Bacon
Bacon is very popular in Mexican cuisine, where it is used in a variety of dishes. Its smoky and salty flavour enhances tacos, beans, and soups. This ingredient is essential for adding depth to many traditional dishes.
Estimated retail price
~£3.50 / 200g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Bacon, part of the proteins section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 8 recipes in our collection, including Alambre (Griddled Beef with Bacon, Peppers and Melted Cheese), Pollo Mechado (Larded Mexican Chicken) and Jalisco-Style Beef in Its Own Juices. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Bacon
StewsAlambre (Griddled Beef with Bacon, Peppers and Melted Cheese)
MeatsPollo Mechado (Larded Mexican Chicken)
StewsJalisco-Style Beef in Its Own Juices
TacosCheese Alambre Tacos
SaucesGuacamole with Crispy Bacon
Street FoodSonoran Hot Dog (Dogos)
Street FoodBurrito Percherón (Giant Hermosillo Burrito)
BreakfastTex-Mex Breakfast Burrito
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Bacon?
Bacon is used in 8 recipes in our collection, such as Alambre (Griddled Beef with Bacon, Peppers and Melted Cheese) and Pollo Mechado (Larded Mexican Chicken). The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Bacon in the UK?
You can buy Bacon online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
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