Vegan bacon

By: KD Angle-Traegner

Published: December 2014
Last Update: September 2022

Reading Time: 16 minutes

Good news, plant bacon exists

Everyone is obsessed with bacon. Its smoky and salty flavor combined with that oh-so-satisfying crunch is delicious; no wonder it's beloved by people everywhere.

You might think you must give up bacon when going vegan, but that isn't true. Living vegan doesn't mean you have to give up the flavors you've grown to love. There are plenty of plant-based options, and this guide introduces you to them.

First, it's time to go shopping. There's a brand guide to help point you in the right direction once you get to the store.

Next, you'll find vegan bacon recipes to try.

Let's dig in.

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If you're new to plant bacon, start here.

Vegan, plant-based bacon comes from many different foods. From tofu to seitan to rice paper, you have plenty of options.

Trust me; it tastes much better than it sounds.

While flavors and textures differ wildly from preparation to preparation, plant bacon tastes like you'd expect it to.

You'll taste smokiness, sweetness, and salty flavors wrapped up in a perfectly crunchy package.

Grocery carts at the market / Source

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Here’s what you need to know before you head to the store.

Not long ago, you could only find vegan versions of bacon in select grocery stores. Thankfully, today it’s widely available in a variety of flavors.

You’ll spot these vegan brands alongside other plant-based meats in the refrigerated section, often near the tofu. Sometimes, you'll spot them in the freezer section near other meat-free options.

• Hooray Foods
• Lightlife
• Richmond Sausages (UK)
• Mr. Tortilla Vegan Bake'n Bits
• Sweet Earth
  
• This (UK)
• Tofurky
  
• Upton’s Naturals
• Vegan Cartel (UK)
• Yves

• All Y’alls Vegan Bacon Bits
• Louisville Vegan Jerky Bacon Bits
• Parma! Better Than Bacon Bits
• Frontier Co-op Bac’uns
• Tastefully Simple Bacon Bacon Seasoning
• A Spice Affair Everything Bacon Seasoning
• The Bacon Snack Factory Bacon Snacks
• Louisville Vegan Jerky Maple Bacon
• Madly Hadly Coconut Bacon

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Ready for cooking inspiration? These recipes will surely satisfy you.