Old Fashioned Smoked Back Bacon – 500g

Old Fashioned smoked back bacon for breakfast and sandwiches

This 500g pack is our thicker-sliced smoked back bacon, made for a traditional breakfast or a bacon sandwich. Back bacon comes chiefly from the pork loin, giving a broad eye of lean meat with fat around the edge. It is different from streaky bacon, which comes from the belly.

The thick-cut rashers are a good choice for a cooked breakfast or a substantial bacon sandwich.

How to cook smoked back bacon

Cook the bacon thoroughly according to the instructions on the pack. For pan cooking, use a moderate heat and turn the rashers as needed, giving the fat time to render. You can also cook it under the grill or in the oven. Cooking time depends on the slice thickness and your equipment. Being smoked does not mean the bacon is ready to eat without cooking.

Frequently asked questions

What is back bacon?

It is sliced primarily from the pork loin, with lean meat and fat at the edge. It differs from streaky bacon, which is cut from the belly.

What makes the Old Fashioned cut different?

This is the thick-sliced 500g format. Our Mount Grace smoked back bacon is sold separately in a smaller 240g pack.

Is this bacon smoked?

Yes. These are smoked back bacon rashers for cooking.

What ingredients and curing agents does it contain?

The existing ingredients declaration lists free-range Yorkshire pork (96%), sea salt, sugar, sodium nitrite (E250), potassium nitrate (E251) and sodium ascorbate (E301). Refer to the full ingredients panel and pack label for full details.

Does it contain nitrates or nitrites?

Yes. The current declaration includes both sodium nitrite (E250) and potassium nitrate (E251). This is not the separately sold Nitrate-Free Back Bacon.

Does it contain allergens?

Always check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack, especially if you have a food allergy.

How should I store it?

Keep chilled as instructed on the pack and follow the use-by date. Follow the pack guidance for freezing and defrosting.

Other back bacon choices

For a similar Old Fashioned cut without smoke, choose our Unsmoked Old Fashioned Back Bacon – 500g. For a smaller pack of thinner, rindless smoked rashers, see Mount Grace Smoked Back Bacon – 240g. If you are looking for bacon made without added nitrate or nitrite curing salts, see the separate Nitrate-Free Back Bacon – 500g.