Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Cut Bacon brings smoky, bold flavor to your meals. Each batch is cured to perfection and hand-selected to ensure quality and delicious taste. Every slice is hand-trimmed from the finest cuts for robust flavor. Enjoy this thick cut bacon as a breakfast side or use it to top burgers. Each package of bacon is vacuum-packed for freshness when refrigerated.

• One 16 oz vacuum-packed, refrigerated package of hand-trimmed Smithfield Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Cut Bacon

• Hand-selected and hand-trimmed bacon made with the highest quality Smithfield pork for high quality and delicious taste

• Gluten free bacon contains no MSG, artificial flavors or colors for authentic flavor your family will love

• Thick cut for hearty taste and texture and natural hickory smoked for a robust flavor that elevates your meals

• Enjoy bacon strips as a classic breakfast side, serve with BLT sandwiches, or use as an ingredient in your favorite recipes

• Vacuum pack ensures freshness when refrigerated and ensures you have this breakfast staple ready to go

• Keep this thick cut pork bacon frozen or refrigerated until ready to use, refrigerate unused portions

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

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.