Peameal bacon is mainly found in Ontario and Eastern Canada. Unlike the more common side bacon, which comes from pork belly, peameal bacon is made from the same cut of pork meat as back bacon (the loin).Peameal bacon is cured in a wet brine ― a salt, sugar and spice solution. Unlike traditional bacon, peameal bacon is rolled in cornmeal, creating a yellow coating to keep it from spoiling. It is never smoked, giving it a milder, ham-like flavour. Did you know?