# Bacon, or sausage? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [May 7, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234 "2016-05-07T23:08:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/1 "2016-05-07T23:08:27Z")
Which of these two, and only two, options do you prefer with your breakfast? [ul][li] **Bacon**. [American-style bacon](http://eightmilecreekfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/improvKitchen_howToCookBacon_00.jpg). Not Canadian bacon, Irish bacon, beef bacon, tofu bacon, turkey bacon… [Bacon](http://eightmilecreekfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/improvKitchen_howToCookBacon_00.jpg).[/li][\*] **Sausage**. [America-style breakfast sausage](https://dyg9udv27cl85.cloudfront.net/public/uploads/1280/searedbreakfast_1338322222.jpg?v=1338372447). It can be [patties/bulk](http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d21/unsecured/media/1033249144001/201311/2580/1033249144001_2839215816001_breakfast-sausage-patties.jpg?pubId=1033249144001), [links](https://griffinsgrub.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/iphonepics074.jpg), or [skinless links](http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/andallthetrimmings/files/2009/12/sausages-1024x768.jpg)… but no bangers, bratwurst, Blutwurst, or any other kind of wurst. Hot dogs are right out.[/ul] ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/2 "2016-05-07T23:09:42Z")
Well, hell. I wanted to post a poll. If a mod can add one (Option 1: Bacon, Option 2: Sausage) that would be great. If not… Oh, well. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/3 "2016-05-07T23:18:23Z")
You are a cruel, cruel person. Sausage. Stares at the bacon just out of reach. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/4 "2016-05-07T23:19:30Z")
Sausage all the way. ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/5 "2016-05-07T23:33:31Z")
Someday I am going to realize my childhood dream of going to a breakfast buffet and pilling one plate high with Bacon, and a second plate stacked with Sausage links. On that day, by observing which plate is empty first, I will have the answer you seek. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/6 "2016-05-07T23:35:17Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Well, hell. I wanted to post a poll. If a mod can add one (Option 1: Bacon, Option 2: Sausage) that would be great. If not… Oh, well. Done. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/7 "2016-05-07T23:38:56Z")
Bacon AND sausage. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/8 "2016-05-07T23:41:28Z")
> [@A paraphrase of a Johnny L.A. post](#): > > Which of these two, and only two, options do you prefer with your breakfast? > **Bacon**. [American-style bacon](http://eightmilecreekfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/improvKitchen_howToCookBacon_00.jpg). Not Canadian bacon, Irish bacon, beef bacon, tofu bacon, turkey bacon… [Just fuckin’ Bacon, ferchrissake.](http://eightmilecreekfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/improvKitchen_howToCookBacon_00.jpg). FIFY. 😉 > [@Johnny L.A.](#): > > **Sausage**. [America-style breakfast sausage](https://dyg9udv27cl85.cloudfront.net/public/uploads/1280/searedbreakfast_1338322222.jpg?v=1338372447). It can be [patties/bulk](http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d21/unsecured/media/1033249144001/201311/2580/1033249144001_2839215816001_breakfast-sausage-patties.jpg?pubId=1033249144001), [links](https://griffinsgrub.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/iphonepics074.jpg), or [skinless links](http://sloblogs.thetribunenews.com/andallthetrimmings/files/2009/12/sausages-1024x768.jpg)… but no bangers, bratwurst, Blutwurst, or any other kind of wurst. You mean that boring shit you get at Bob Evans? I was going to say sausage because it’s so much more creative, but I have to stick with bacon, I guess. > [@](#): > > Hot dogs are right out. (pondering) A proper Chicago dog with eggs and hash browns could be interesting. **Puly** probably knows some place where I can get it, or I could just make it. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/9 "2016-05-07T23:42:01Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > Done. Thank you, **Colibri**. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/10 "2016-05-07T23:43:40Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Bacon AND sausage. No vote for you! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/11 "2016-05-07T23:45:02Z")
Sausage for me. It’s more filling than bacon, and it picks up the pancake syrup better. It’s also more flavourful in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/12 "2016-05-07T23:45:03Z")
Sausage by far. Bacon is one thing. Sausage is a galaxy of items, customizable to the needs of the day. For example, last week I stopped by the local German market/deli/restaurant and picked up 5 different types of sausage. Plus sauerkraut, of course. Now not all of these would be appropriate for breakfast, but at least three of them would be. Let’s not even get into the patty/link controversy. ---
**Author:** ![btcg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ecd19e/32.png) [@btcg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/btcg)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/13 "2016-05-07T23:48:47Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > Well, hell. I wanted to post a poll. If a mod can add one (Option 1: Bacon, Option 2: Sausage) that would be great. If not… Oh, well. A great thank you to the mods. I don’t know how we’d have ever been able to been able to get along in life without knowing the answer to such a meaningful question. \ ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/14 "2016-05-07T23:56:52Z")
> [@btcg](#): > > A great thank you to the mods. I don’t know how we’d have ever been able to been able to get along in life without knowing the answer to such a meaningful question. > > \ You get oatmeal. ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2016, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/15 "2016-05-07T23:57:12Z")
There’s no option for, “Yes, please”? You sadist! Bacon. ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/16 "2016-05-08T00:13:50Z")
Of the choices available, sausage, but on an Australian breakfast plate short cut bacon. ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2016, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/17 "2016-05-08T00:31:08Z")
> [@TriPolar](#): > > Bacon AND sausage. Sausage made from (or at least with) bacon!? CMC fnord! ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2016, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/18 "2016-05-08T00:37:30Z")
> [@crowmanyclouds](#): > > Sausage made from (or at least with) bacon!? > > CMC fnord! [Yes](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=19267493&postcount=17) ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2016, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/19 "2016-05-08T00:38:18Z")
I picked the only bacon I liked was sizzlelean because it didn’t shrink into tiny crunchy pieces and maple and brown sugar was the bomb … does breakfast beef count as bacon ? an moslem acquaintance bought some in for a cultural food day it wasn’t bad she said they cooked it like bacon in fact it was labeled occasionally as "all beef bacon " ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2016, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234/20 "2016-05-08T00:39:45Z")
Just to be clear here - while I _prefer_ bacon I would in no way turn down sausage if bacon was not available. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-or-sausage/754234.md?page=2)