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Charcuterie Guide
Bacon
Bacon is a cured meat typically made from pork belly. It is usually cured with salt and then smoked, producing the familiar savory, smoky flavor that makes it a staple at breakfast and in cooking around the world.
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View Pork BellyWhat Is Bacon?
Bacon is made by curing pork—most often the belly—with salt, and frequently smoking it afterward. Curing seasons and preserves the meat, while smoking adds aroma and flavor. The balance of meat and fat in the belly is what gives bacon its crisp edges and rich taste when cooked.
What Cut Is Bacon Made From?
Most bacon is made from pork belly, the same cut prized for its even layers of meat and fat. Some styles of bacon are made from other cuts, such as back bacon from the loin, but belly bacon is the most widely recognized.
Bacon vs Pancetta
Bacon and pancetta both start with pork belly, but they differ in preparation. Bacon is usually smoked, giving it a bold, smoky character, while pancetta is cured and air-dried without smoke, resulting in a cleaner, more delicate pork flavor.
How Bacon Is Traditionally Used
Bacon is cooked slowly so its fat renders and the meat crisps. It is a breakfast classic, but it is equally at home wrapped around roasts, folded into sandwiches, crumbled over salads, or used to build flavor in soups, braises, and pasta.
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