Unraveling the Mystery of Domino’s Pizza Ham: Is it Really Canadian Bacon?

When you open up a hot cheesy Domino’s pizza and take that first bite you expect delicious melty mozzarella, vibrant sauce, and tasty crust. But when it comes to the meats, especially the ham, things may not be as they seem. Domino’s uses the term “ham” quite liberally on their pizza toppings. This leaves many customers wondering – is Domino’s ham just thinly sliced Canadian bacon? Or do they actually use real smoked ham? Let’s investigate this pizza perplexity.

Digging into Domino’s Dubious “Ham” Topping

For years, Domino’s has offered a pizza topping simply labeled as “ham” But upon close inspection, the meat they provide appears suspiciously similar to a Canadian bacon style deli slice These compact pink slices lack the distinctive smoked flavor, irregular marbling, and textured edges of a true country ham. So why does Domino’s insist on calling this dubious meat “ham”?

Several factors indicate Domino’s ham is likely recycled Canadian bacon:

• Uniformly lean, pink color lacking smoky hues
• Lacking irregular smoke rings and marbling of real ham
• Perfectly sliced into uniform rectangles
• Mild flavor, not smoky, salty or rich

Additionally some Domino’s employees admit they are instructed to use Canadian bacon-style meat for pizzas labeled as “ham”. With both visual and insider evidence it seems clear Domino’s ham is actually just thinly sliced Canadian bacon trying to pass itself off as something more distinctively hammy.

Why Canadian Bacon is Easier for Domino’s to Use

So why would Domino’s choose pre-sliced Canadian bacon instead of genuine smoked ham slices for their pizzas? There are some business incentives that make faux ham a better bet:

• Cost – Industrially processed Canadian bacon is far cheaper than artisan smoked ham.

• Convenience – Pre-sliced Canadian bacon is ready to top pizzas immediately unlike whole ham legs.

• Consistency – Uniform bacon slices create reliable flavor and appearances. Real ham has more variation.

• Preparation – Opening a pack of bacon is easier than slicing irregular ham pieces to order.

• Shelf Life – Canadian bacon lasts longer in storage than fresh deli ham.

While perhaps not as tasty, using mock ham allows Domino’s to maximize profits and efficiency even if it Dupes customers.

tasty+satisfying Domino’s Ham Pizza Experience

While Canadian bacon may not live up to genuine smoked ham, Domino’s use of pseudo ham slices does provide some customer benefits:

• Familiar Flavor – Mild Canadian bacon taste is familiar and inoffensive to most palates.

• Lean Protein – Bacon delivers meaty satisfaction without heavy fat or grease.

• even Coverage – Uniformly sliced Canadian bacon spreads nicely over the pizza.

• crisp Texture – Pre-sliced bacon provides a pleasing crunch.

• quick Prep – Canadian bacon allows fast pizza assembly to meet delivery demand.

Though not authentic ham, Domino’s choice of faux ham still produces a tasty and satisfying pizza experience for customers.

Less controversial meats Used by Competitors

Unlike Domino’s dubious Canadian bacon ham claims, some competitors take a more straightforward approach with their pizza meats:

• Pizza Hut – Uses actual Black Forest ham slices on pizzas advertised with ham.

• Papa John’s – Uses bacon bits rather than trying to pass it off as ham.

• Little Caesars – Uses premium hardwood smoked ham when ham is specified.

• Marco’s Pizza – Their ham is Black Forest deli-style ham freshly sliced in-store.

By using meats true to their menu descriptions, these chains avoid deceiving customers about what is really on their pizzas.

Is Domino’s Deceptive Ham Still Appetizing?

The bottom line is that while Domino’s may mislabel Canadian bacon as “ham”, the meat itself still delivers enjoyable flavor on pizzas. The pseudo ham slices provide salty, smokey notes complemented by melty cheese and zesty sauce. At the end of the day, customers just want a great tasting pizza regardless of technicalities over meat origins.

However, some patrons argue Domino’s should accurately call Canadian bacon what it is rather than misleading customers into believing they’re getting real ham. But since most people find the Canadian bacon slices tasty anyway, Domino’s has little incentive to accurately re-name the pork product they rely on for efficiency and cost savings.

In the end, pizza lovers just want cheesy deliciousness whether the meat is properly identified ham or rebranded bacon. But Domino’s opaque ham terminology does leave some customers with a slice of skepticism.