Whereas ham can be cubed, sliced, or cut into thick steak-like slabs, Canadian bacon comes pre-cut in thick or thin rounds. Canadian bacon presents a sweet-salty, meaty, pork-forward taste.

Your typical American bacon, found on a burger or next to a stack of pancakes, is cured and smoked and is also a fattier cut, while Canadian bacon isn't cured and is cut leaner.