Zeeuws spek
Zeeuws spek is a traditional Dutch bacon, originally a specialty from the province of Zeeland. Traditionally, it is seasoned with salt, pepper and herbs such as bay leaf, and slow-cooked. Modern Zeeuws spek is marinated, and then grilled, broiled, or smoked.
Preparation
Zeeuws spek sold in butcher stores is prepared by marination in a spiced oil and mustard mixture and then lightly grilled or broiled. Its flavor is described as reminiscent of barbecue. Recipes suggest a variety of flavoring ingredients. Commercially available Zeeuws spek also contains additives, such as lactose and MSG.Application
Traditionally, Zeeuws spek is eaten on whole-grain bread with mustard; other uses include serving it as an hors d'œuvre, on a salad, or with baked potatoes. A notable sandwich with Zeeuws spek is made in Vermaat restaurant, in IJsselstein; Ronald van der Kruk uses Zeeuws spek, bacon, katenspek, and ontbijtspek.Zeeuws spek continues to be held in high regard as a Zeeland dish, though in Zeeland it is also used in fusion foods, such as the Dutch/Indonesian/Chinese fusion dish babi panggang.