Bacon Sizzles on National Bacon Day and Every Day!

It’s no secret that Canadians love bacon, but a new survey shows just how deep our devotion runs. In celebration of National Bacon Day on Sunday, December 30, 2018, duBreton conducted a survey to reveal how deep is our love of bacon

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More than half (54 per cent) say it would take $1 million or more to agree to giving up bacon for life, with 25 per cent proclaiming that they wouldn’t give up bacon for any amount of money!

98 per cent of Canadians say bacon is among their favourite foods. Close to half – 45 per cent – list it in their Top 10, and another 14 per cent say bacon is their All-time Favourite Food. The love of bacon is strongest among Millennials with 20 per cent of those aged 18 to 34 naming bacon as their #1 favourite food.

Surprisingly, eight per cent of bacon-liking Canadians confess to liking bacon more than their spouse. In Ontario, this number jumps to a jaw-dropping 47 per cent!

“It’s clear that Canadians are bacon-obsessed and, as a chef, I can say that not all bacon is created equal in quality or taste”

28 per cent like bacon more than their in-laws. 40 per cent favour bacon over their cell phone. 30 per cent prefer bacon to their job. 27 per cent like bacon more than New Year’s Eve. And, nine per cent of those surveyed love bacon more than all of the above!

42 per cent of those surveyed would rather receive perfectly cooked bacon to a bottle of wine. Bacon is also preferable to other common hostess gifts with 42 per cent choosing bacon over a candle.

Nestled in the lead-up to New Year’s Eve, National Bacon Day is a fun and unexpected reason to get together with loved ones during the holiday season. DuBreton has worked with celebrity Chef Vittorio Colacitti to create a trio of ultimate bacon brunch recipes including a brilliant Benedict, along with cocktail and mocktail pairings.

The duBreton survey also revealed what most attracts Canadians to bacon. Turns out, bacon offers a multi-sensory experience. Not surprisingly, 86 per cent cite taste as the top reason we love bacon, followed by aroma at 78 per cent, and crispiness at 62 per cent.

“It’s clear that Canadians are bacon-obsessed and, as a chef, I can say that not all bacon is created equal in quality or taste,” explains Chef Vittorio.

“It’s easy to spot a quality bacon like duBreton. The generous slices are naturally-smoked with no added nitrites or nitrates and it’s perfectly-seasoned with a great meat to fat ratio, making it great for cooking. For the home cook, I recommend looking for the Certified Humane® logo. It’s a sign that the producer cares about quality, and the bacon will be delicious.”

This National Bacon Day, Sunday, December 30, treat those you love to what they love. Whether you try one of Chef Vittorio’s bacon brunch recipes or simply fry up a few slices of duBreton bacon for a comforting breakfast or BLT, this is the day to declare your true, patriot love. Share your bacon adoration by posting on social media using the hashtag #duBretonBaconDay.