The Best Turkey Bacon at the Supermarket
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of turkey bacon.
Read the full turkey bacon taste test: cooks.io/3d9W2hZ
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Bridget isn’t even trying to hide her contempt for turkey bacon 🤣
Thank you for being painfully honest!! I feel like on many cooking shows, and foodie shows people often fake thier reaction or how they felt about it or liked it. But loved how you did not compromise your opinion whatsoever!
This was hilarious! If looks could say “repugnance “ and “disdain “ any more vividly, you’d have to patent them.
Turkey Bacon gets a bad rap. Nothing can replace bacon, but we still love it as ANOTHER breakfast meat option rather than an proper replacement for actual bacon.
My thoughts exactly! I love bacon. But I also enjoy turkey bacon. It’s not a replacement, I just like it.
@@mikehorvath9661 yuck!!!
Other options would be sausage, ham or steak.
I admit I am not a fan. But I am not sure why ATK even did this. They take the biggest lover of bacon on the premises and have her test it. 🙄
That said if a doctor said eat Turkey bacon more healthy. I would just cut back on the real bacon. I would eat it on a cheat bases
That's why there is sausage. Turkey bacon takes a far backseat
I’m getting the feeling that the folks at ATK are NOT fans of turkey bacon, overall.
Neither am i , nor turkey sausage, turkey has very little flavor, i will eat 1 product called turkey pastrami, it does not taste like beef pastrami, the only whole turkey i'll eat is slow & low smoked in my smoker over hickory for a long time or deep fried in peanut oil, those are good.
I wouldn’t either except for this organ on the upper left center of my chest!
@@jacqueslemieux1802 lmfao 😂😂😂😂
nothing gets passed you, does it
Of all the "turkey" concoctions out there, Turkey bacon was actually the easiest for me to get into. The fact that my heart didn't try to jump out of my chest from the fraction of fat was pleasantly appreciated
“I would eat the plate” as she kept shoving it in her mouth🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣she cracks me up!
Butterball original (not the thin and crispy) is the only turkey bacon I will buy. Yes, it is not like real bacon, but if you're watching your diet, it's a tasty alternative. I would not make a BLT out of it, but it's perfectly fine with eggs or an egg white omelet.
I've had that brand. The taste was OK but nobody seems to be able to get the texture right.
That's one of my favorite brands! Funny how taste varies between people though, I don't like it as much alongside eggs but I love it in my TBLT :-)
Only in America would turkey bacon be considered a healthy alternative!
*ditto!*
They should have titled this video "Watch ATK crap all over turkey bacon for 5 minutes" lol
What's point of testing if you already concluded it doesn't matter what the outcome is...truly this is beneath ATK quality standards. I'm just really disappointed that this passed internal quality control.
Yeah, a totally worthless review. They should have used someone who likes turkey bacon to do the review. OBVIOUSLY.
Get over yourselves, just because you like it doesn't mean they didn't live up to some standard you've invented. She, or anybody else is allowed to have an opinion just like you are. Your comment is an excellent example of everybody being offended by every stupid thing these days - while I'll always defend somebody having an opinion, your type of comment is exhausting for the vast majority
Mark Dickson they are allowed to have opinions but someone who hates water and only drinks soda wouldn’t really be trusted to review water. In most ATK tests they lean more into a scientific testing method rather than a biased approach.
No. I disagree with all three of you. You dint have to love something to review it. The problem is the manufacturer set up the comparison by calling it “bacon.” It cannot ever be bacon because it’s the wrong animal. However, that is the gold standard for bacon. Even among bacon... some are better than others. So if all you wanted to know what is tolerable or even appreciated... the panel told you what they liked. The panel may not be as biased in their assessment.
They selected a best one. I'd call it a successful test.
This was kind of strange. I usually love these taste tests but the disdain and snark they both showed for the concept of the food itself makes me question why they even tested it. They should have had someone who actually enjoyed turkey bacon or respected it at all on camera this time. It was entertaining, as usual, but also made me feel kind of icky.
Exactly. You very accurately described their crappy attitude. They have for sure lost me as a viewer. But I love turkey bacon so I'm probably not the "kind" of viewer they want anyway.
Yeah, the pretentiousness was a bit off-putting. Like, we get it, you’re not a fan.
The video is named "the best turkey bacon", not "is turkey bacon better than pork bacon?" If you don't like turkey bacon, you shouldn't be making a recommendation on what the best turkey bacon is...
I don't see how this was entertaining to you. I actually cringed smh.
I have tried nine different types of turkey bacon and I still cringe at the thought of eating it. Haven’t found one that had even a bit of decent flavor or texture.
Love turkey bacon, and turkey sausage!!!
My 17 y/o son says turkey bacon is what disappointment tastes like.
Your 17-yr-old is wise beyond his years.
Agreed. 🦃➕🥓=🤮
Smart kid!
Wow, he’s so young to be that cynical. Not that he’s wrong...
I don't eat pork, so turkey or beef bacon are my go-to choices. I wasn't a fan of the Butterball brand, but I love Applegate Farms Turkey Bacon. It tastes and cooks up more like the real thing. You will have to cook it longer than recommended, especially if you're going for that crispier consistency.
Thanks⭐info✔️ S.
It's especially good when cooked in bacon grease. :-) And forget cooking times on the pack. They need to be cooked longer.
She was tearing that turkey bacon up 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you for an honest taste test. I think if I had to purchase this product I would have a dollop of real bacon grease in the skillet prior to frying this product. Would that be cheating?
Gerry that is nothing short of genius!
That's the way I cooked turkey bacon. Only way I could bring myself to eat it.
What exactly are the chefs in the background doing?
I have never seen chefs working so slowly or seemingly with so little purpose! Are they just there for decoration?!
For looks I guess
Although it will never be the same as real bacon by a long shot, I really do like turkey bacon from Butterball and Oscar Mayer as well as Applegate Farms, but I like all my bacon crispy, extra crispy so that makes a big difference! Well done, it is another good breakfast meat option when you are looking for something lower cal.
You poor thing.
Can't afford $6.99 a pound
Wow, they flushed impartiality on this one. Did pork producers sponsor this?
Coming from someone who has tried a lot of turkey “bacon” it’s not at all something that should be on the packaging at best Goodshalls is the best and it taste like a cooked pice of ham.
They never take sponsors to keep it unbiased.
@@cailakim Yet it seemed pretty biased.
@@benmcelwain5301 it did, but if you really want to prove them wrong, then you should buy those 3 brands and try it for yourself. Maybe they are biased. I'm not sure.
"I would eat the plate"
Same, Bridget.
WELLSHIRE FARMS also makes an ORGANIC turkey bacon and A SWEETENED turkey bacon
No pigs were harmed in the making of this video.
In my experience, turkey bacon is MUCH improved by frying it in bacon fat. ;-)
I've never had pork bacon but I can tell just by looking at both that turkey bacon is probably better.
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" Thanks, Bridget and Jack, for sharing this video regarding turkey 🥓🥓🥓
bacon with your viewers. My niece recently introduced me to turkey bacon and it was actually delicious ! "
I actually love turkey bacon. I discovered it when my father had a heart attack. 😞
Stacey Kimbrel
I hope your Father has made a full recovery.
@@janedoe805 The heart attack in 1992 he survived. The brain tumor in 1998 got him.
Hope your dad rests in peace
I also discovered it back in late 80’s to early 90’s because of my dads heart disease and bypasses.
It’s SO unfortunate that it was misinformation as we know now that pork fat isn’t the cause of heart disease.
What’s really sad is I recall us changing to use “mock” butters and those were full of hydrogenated oils which were the WORST for his heart disease.
I did learn some great ways to make vegetables tasty with broths and other seasonings, which I’m grateful for.
I’ve seen Wellshire products get good reviews - for example, a few years back Consumer Reports top-rated Wellshire’s kielbasa. But those good reviews are hugely frustrating, because as a practical matter, Wellshire products have been almost impossible for me to find in the stores around me. In fact, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen that brand outside of Whole Foods Markets.
Note: Wellshire brand is to be distinguished from •Hillshire•. Hillshire products are much more widely marketed than Wellshire . . . but are usually ranked near the •bottom• of product ratings!
Where they succeeded was making it annoyingly clear they don't like Turkey Bacon.
Turkey bacon killed my mother and raped my father
Yep. WHY REVIEW IT, THEN?
To show how woke they are.
Genuinely I love how dismissive they are of the very idea of turkey bacon. I even like it somewhat (my wife likes it more than me, given that she didn't eat pork for like 20 years for various reasons), but it's kind of its own mediocre thing rather than it being a real bacon replacement.
Like your wife, I haven't eaten pork for 30+ years. I have never eaten it and I never will. Turkey bacon is delicious to me, and just the smell of pork bacon makes me gag. I don't care that turkey bacon doesn't remind her of pork bacon. No one is making her switch. The video wasn't a battle between turkey and pork; it was supposed to be a recommended tukey bacon brand at the supermarket.
Whatever Turkey bacon they sell at Costco is pretty good. I can't remember the brand. It's definitely not like pork bacon, but it's good in it's own right. I'm surprised at how much ATK disliked Turkey bacon. My assumption is that they didn't put much time into this testing and didn't care about finding a good brand. It seems like they an agenda before they started testing. After watching ATK for 7 years now this is only the 3rd time I've been disappointed with them. Not bad.
I agree. It's so stupid to do a review of turkey bacon and then crap on the whole idea of turkey bacon. What TF.
This is the lamest virtue signalling I've seen in a long time.
Don't review it, if it sucks so much.
Bridget, the shade queen. I live!
How a fresh meal and healthy for my American hubby , Thanks for your recipe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think the problem here was that they were testing Turkey Bacon - and instead of comparing one Turkey Bacon to another - they attempted to compare it to Pork Bacon - which is a completely different product. Turkey Bacon has another disadvantage in that they deliberately make it lower fat - which is what makes Pork Bacon Flavorful and Crispy. About twice a year, we get on a Bacon kick for a couple of weeks in the house - and that is enough for about 6 months - so we are not big bacon eaters - I make my own Pork Sausage mix with (For Patties) ground pork and spices so I can control how much fat I like in it - and get the taste I want. Sometimes the sausages are way too fatty.
You should have tried oscar meyer. And it makes a big difference if you cook it very crispy.
Turkey bacon and turkey ham aren't exactly the same as pork but it's a decent replacement that works well for us.
She said she would eat the plate.
Looks like she already did!
@@johnd8788
Rimshot!
As a Turkey Bacon lover you did it a great disservice in this video
My wife is from Ethiopia, so if I want bacon in the house this is my only option. People don’t get turkey bacon because they really like it, they get it because it’s their only option for bacon.
Wellshire turkey bacon in 2022 is now 7.99 at our local whole foods. Good stuff though. Definitely a go to for bacon alternative.
How are they still considered "uncured" when all they did was roast them for 5 minutes straight?
Love your insight thank you
Great to see you ladies still cooking strong
I agree. I don’t care for Butterball or Jannie O. But I did make one heck of a BLT with the thigh made turkey bacon. Yum 😋
My favorite has been Honeysuckle White. I only know of one store near me who carries it, but given my mom did the "its healthier so I'll buy it" with the Butterball when when it was first released, there is a big difference. I love using it when I make carbonara
Turkey bacon is no replacement for the real thing. But my daughter likes it. So sometimes I cook both.
Butterball turkey bacon, preheat 325° Breville airfryer (need to get the moisture out), cook for 10-11 min, turns out crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. Test Kitchen didn't make it right. Before I got the airfryer I would put it on Bake at 400° (immediately without waiting for preheat) for 7 min. The other brands I tried remind me of spam or a terrible version of beef jerky.
So, for the record, if it is smoked and cured, does it have to be heated or is it the same as a deli meat? Ignore any regulations or other legal jargon. Is it the same as deli lunchmeat?
Try “Godshall Turkey Bacon” in your test next time....just might have a new winner
Love these taste test. Thanks
Here’s the thing with turkey “bacon.”
You can’t compare it to classic pork 🥓 bacon.
It’s simply not. But if you enjoy a thin fried ham, fried Bologna, fried spam- that sorta thing- you’ll enjoy turkey bacon. We really enjoy it as a meaty alternative. The texture can be managed and make it as crisp or as tender- and use bacon grease to dry it in- not because you are trying to make it taste like bacon but because it makes it yummy like most things fried in bacon grease.
Now- I’ve stood up for my 🦃 🥓 without shame!
Butterball is our favourite btw.
Lemme tell y'all how to CORRECTLY cook up some really good turkey bacon..
D E E P Fat fry it!😋
Yeah, I said it!😂
I just cooked 4 slices of Jennie-O turkey bacon this morning in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for about 10 minutes (turning every 2 minutes) and it still seemed to come out dry and leathery. I'll have to try Wellshire turkey bacon next.
Butterball doesn’t know sausage either.
Turkey bacon is so unpopular in my area that the price of regular bacon is 6 to 7 bucks per package while the turkey bacon is hard pressed trying to sell at 3 US dollars for a package. Currently, turkey bacon is on sale at the grocery store for two bucks a pop. If you love turkey bacon, it's because you don't regard it as an actual bacon but a spicier turkey product to be used in small proportions similar to ham slices. People who love bacon want the fat flavor.
I have loved turkey bacon long before I stop eating pigs. I do you remember the brand name of the one that's sold at Aldi which is good and I also like the other one that I have bought for years that I also don't remember the bread babe at Publix. The Butterball brand is definitely not one of my favorites but I don't find it hippie particularly bad.
I so appreciate this
Trader Joe's pepper Turkey bacon si the only that I buy. Otherwise, thick cut bacon for me
There must be another version of this on the cutting room floor where they just roast, no pun intended, the turkey bacon to shreds and then someone said to bring it down a notch. LOL
I love 💘 America's test kitchen 😋
I totally agree with the lady and do NOT really care for turkey bacon ... BUT I have tried SEVERAL different brands TRYING really hard to like it because too much pork isn't necessarily good for us. I have not ever seen any WELLSHIRE brand so I cannot compare that one but of all the other brands they tested I really do NOT care for ANY of them. The best brand that I HAVE tried is Sam's Choice. I wish that they had tried that one. If I absolutely HAD to eat turkey bacon ... THAT would be my choice. :)
I'm so relieved that I'm not alone 😌
Turkey bacon 🥓 🙃👀🥴
Anytime I’m having a bad day, I think of this video and how poor Bridget had to taste test turkey bacon and then I feel better!
She got paid to eat meat. I don't feel bad for her at all. And I'm getting tired of the "Woe is me. I have to eat something that's not my favorite" act. If you don't like it, be a professional, do your job, and move on.
@@NotContinuum😂
@@NotContinuum 😂😂😂😂😂
Thank you ATK for showing exactly how terrible turkey bacon is. Bacon cannot be replaced.
Love Bridget's honesty and her love of meat.
Turkey isn't bacon any more than tofurkey is turkey. Sometimes close isn't close enough. ;-)
Well said!
I have a tasty tip for you: turkey bacon can be improved if you fry it in some pork fat. :-)
😂🤣😜
The whole point of me eating turkey bacon is because I’m kosher! Pork Bacon is heart disease waiting to happen
@@tiat.5814
There are many reasons people choose to eat turkey bacon. However, some of us can still find some humor in the situation. I'm sorry you're not one of them.
Best turkey "bacon."
Kinda like the best "processed cheese like
substance."
steve
*seasons the dinner plate and proceeds to bite into it*
I've worked in Supermarkets for years and as everyone should many people for various reasons, primarily religious, do not eat pork, so turkey bacon, like turkey ham, would be a viable alternative. The taste test would have been more interesting had a non pork eater done the tasting
The Applegate brand is also very good.
The one with the pony tail brings home the ( real ) BACON !
I'm in agreement with her completely!
Then why did you watch a video on the best turkey bacon?
OMG, it tastes like someone left a cigarette on my plate! 🤣🚬🥓🙏🏼🥓🙏🏼🥓😂
Okay, now I know what despair tastes like.
I understand the benefit of a more healthy alternative. I get that you want to live longer . Turkey bacon is a step to far. Eat it or not just don't mess with perfection.:)
was this video not done before? i remember seeing it already
Personally, I prefer turkey bacon over pork bacon. Some turkey bacon brands are really good, while others are just sad. Took some Goldilocks trying to find the right one.
Cannot understand why anyone subjects themselves to turkey ‘bacon’. We served it at a breakfast restaurant I managed and it is several steps past disgusting. I like Canadian bacon tho, I feel bad that it was associated with this monstrosity.
Turkey bacon taste like Band-Aids
Look, turkey bacon isn't replacing pork bacon. It's a completely different meat. I suggest buying the Columbus Turkey Meat from Costco.
I have a recipe where I can cook sliced turkey - in a pan on the stove ...... And you would swear it was Bacon...... I even fooled my wife with it.
Bridget!! ❤️
I always feel weirded out when Bridget says to Julia "I'll see *you* later".
Meeeeeeee tooooo! It looks sexual 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nice
How about testing some veal bacon I find it to taste very good.
Turkey Bacon needs to be overcooked to be decent. Let it foam up and then keep flipping for a minute or two until it *almost* starts to scorch, then pat dry with a paper towel. Added sugar is the enemy of okay turkey bacon.
I have been eating mapleleaf Turkey bacon for quite a few years now, but I have learned something about this bacon today thank you. I will be looking very closely to what I buy for now on when it comes to bacon.
To approach turkey bacon as an emulation of bacon is to approach with the wrong premise.
It’s something else that isn’t a vegetable.
Is it tasty on its own? It can be.
If bacon is what you want, turkey bacon won’t satisfy.
True the other direction, as well.
If a turkey sandwich is what you want, ham won’t do the trick.
I think ATK wasn’t adhering to their usual character in the production of this comparison.
It’s a reasonable, alternative product, that has a legitimate market for some defined reasons.
I hope they’d not do the same in a comparison of Oat Milks or Almond Milks and constantly measure them back to cow milk.
I don't like the taste of most pork products (prosciutto being the one exception), so turkey bacon is my go-to. My favorite is Oscar Mayer. I tried a couple of different brands of uncured turkey bacon and didn't care for any of them. It's too much like Canadian bacon or ham.
Turkey bacon is nasty and actually worse for you than regular bacon.
This has been a public service announcement. 😋
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I say go light, at least you can have alot more to eat if you want to, and it's better for the heart at least.
I am a pork lover and would not buy either of those and if there isn't any pork around my choice would be no bacon instead.
Bridget was thinking: Who did I piss off to get this taste test?
In my local market, Canadian bacon is always sold out and only turkey bacon is available.
Why aren't we talking about the health benefits of turkey bacon? A lot of people need less fat in their diets.
Also, WAY TO PICK THE WORST TURKEY BACON OPTIONS!
A matter of personal choice. Bridget takes multiple bites to decide she hates something!😂😂😂
Happy fathers day love the recipe
I don’t love it, but my cardiologist does.
The cook actually smoked a cigarette while cooking the turkey bacon and didn’t wash his hand. Hence the taste.