I used to prepare the ham by cutting up a half pound of bacon into little bits and putting a little scald on the ham in the grease. Wife suggested cutting out the pork bacon so last time I switched to turkey bacon which gives a little smoky flavor.
Mom always served this with cornbread.
I hear what the Missus is saying, but for us die-hards, there’s nothing like real bacon. However, nothing you can say will dissuade me. What time is dinner? ;-) My son and his father are working late tonight. I can be there by — oh, well, never mind. You’ll be in bed by then.