Description

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Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Cut Bacon brings smoky, bold, authentic Smithfield flavor to your favorite meals. Each batch is cured to perfection and hand-selected to ensure quality and delicious taste with each bite. The gluten free bacon contains no MSG, artificial colors or flavors. Every slice is hand-trimmed from the finest cuts for robust flavor, and the bacon strips are thick-cut for a hearty taste and added texture when paired with a variety of recipes. Enjoy this Smithfield thick cut bacon as a classic breakfast side with pancakes and eggs, use it to top burgers, use as a crispy ingredient in BLT sandwiches, or add some into your casseroles or pasta for a unique, savory flavor. Each package of hickory smoked bacon is vacuum-packed for freshness when refrigerated. Freeze or refrigerate this tasty bacon until ready to use, and refrigerate leftovers promptly.

Ingredients
Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite

Directions
Safe Handling Instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.

Cooking Instructions – Stovetop: Cook bacon in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat until browned and crisp, turning to brown evenly. Bake: Arrange bacon in single layer in shallow baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 17 minutes until browned and crisp. Microwave: Arrange slices in single layer between paper towels in microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high (100% power) for 55 to 65 seconds per slice. If cooking more than 4 slices, turn pan and rearrange slices halfway through cooking.

Keep refrigerated.

Once opened, use within 7 days.

Warnings
Safe handling instructions: This product was prepared from inspected and passed meat and/or poultry. Some food products may contain bacteria that could cause illness if the product is mishandled or cooked improperly. For your protection, follow these safe handling instructions. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave. Keep raw meat and poultry separate from other foods. Wash working surfaces (including cutting boards), utensils, and hands after touching raw meat or poultry. Cook thoroughly. Keep hot foods hot. Refrigerate leftovers immediately or discard.