A Guide to Everyone's Favorite Pork Product: What is Bacon?

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God. Without mods this forum will become a spam fest.

I like both bacon and spam 😋

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Tempeh & Tofu: The Vegetarian’s Savory Sidekicks

For centuries, different cultures have prized fermented soy and bean curd for their versatility and nutrition. While bacon has its place in some kitchens, tempeh and tofu have quietly been staples across Asia for over a thousand years — and for good reason.

What Are They?
Tofu is made from soy milk, pressed into soft or firm blocks. Tempeh comes from whole soybeans fermented into a firm, nutty cake. Both are cholesterol-free, rich in protein, and naturally vegetarian.

Preparation
Slice, marinate, bake, or pan-fry. Tofu soaks up any flavor — smoky, spicy, sweet, or savory. Tempeh’s dense texture works beautifully crumbled into tacos, sliced onto sandwiches, or crisped up like bacon bits — without the nitrates or saturated fat.

Popular Uses

Breakfast scrambles

BLT-style sandwiches (with smoky tempeh “fakin’ bacon”)

Stir-fries, salads, and bowls

Grilled or baked as a main dish

Health Note
Tofu and tempeh provide iron, calcium, B vitamins, and all essential amino acids. Unlike bacon, they contain no cholesterol, very little saturated fat, and no carcinogenic nitrates. Enjoy them freely as part of a balanced, plant-based diet.

From Buddhist monasteries to modern vegan kitchens, tempeh and tofu have earned their place on the plate — proof that vegetarian eating can be just as savory, satisfying, and steeped in tradition.

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My reply was an AI generated ( Deepseek ) post in response to the original poster and their obviously AI generated post extolling the practice of eating pork, and very much tongue in cheek.

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