<P> Turkey bacon is an imitation bacon usually prepared from cured, smoked, chopped and formed turkey, which is commonly marketed as a low - fat alternative to bacon . Turkey bacon can also be used as a substitute for bacon where religious restrictions forbid the consumption of pork . </P> <P> Turkey bacon can be cooked by pan-frying or deep - frying . Cured turkey bacon made from dark meat can be 90% fat free . It can be used in the same manner as bacon (such as in a BLT sandwich), but the low fat content of turkey bacon means it does not shrink while being cooked and has a tendency to stick to the pan, thus making deep - frying a faster and more practical option . </P>

What part of the turkey does bacon come from