Hardwood smoked and sliced thick, Applegate Natural Uncured Thick Cut Bacon is hickory smoked and fulfills all your bacon needs. We source from family farms, where animals are raised with care and respect. We believe this leads to great tasting products and peace of mind-- all part of our mission. Changing The Meat We Eat.

Gluten & casein free. Naturals (Minimally processed, no artificial ingredients). Applegate humanely raised (Pork raised with no crates ever on family farms on vegetarian feed and no ractopamine (A beta-agonist growth promotant)). For Applegate, quality starts at the farm. We source our meat from family farms, where animals are treated with care and respect (Pork raised with no crates ever on family farms on vegetarian feed and no ractopamine (A beta-agonist growth promotant)) and are allowed to grow at their natural rate. That means no antibiotics and no growth promotants. No nitrates or nitrites added (Except those naturally occurring in sea salt and celery powder). Pork raised with no antibiotics ever (Pork never administered antibiotics or animal by-products). US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture.

• Applegate, Natural Hickory Smoked Uncured Thick Cut Bacon, 12oz

• No Antibiotics or Added Hormones

• No Chemical Nitrites or Nitrates

• No Artificial or GMO Ingredients

• Humanely Raised

• Gluten Free

• Dairy Free

• Casein Free

Pork***, Water. Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, Celery Powder.

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.

Bake: Heat oven to 400°F. Separate slices and place on rack in shallow baking pan. Bake 15–20 minutes or to desired crispiness. No turning is necessary. Pan Fry: Cooking (Appliances vary, heating times approximate)

Place bacon slices in skillet. Cook over medium-low heat, turning frequently, to desired crispiness. Drain on paper towels.

After opening, uncured bacon keeps for 5 days in refrigeration. Can freeze up to 12 months. Keep refrigerated below 40 degrees F at all times.