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Thick Cut Bacon
Smoky, salty, and meatier than standard bacon, with a firmer chew.
Lens analyzedThick-cut bacon is bacon sliced about twice the width of standard strips, giving it more chew and a meatier bite once cooked. It holds up well to pan-frying, oven-roasting, and dishes where you want visible bacon pieces rather than crumbles.
Where it comes from
Butchers began offering a thicker slice as diners asked for bacon that could stand in as a main component rather than a breakfast side. It's now a common label distinction at delis and butcher counters, sitting between standard bacon and a full slab.
Buying it
Check the package for a stated slice count per pound — fewer, thicker slices mean a heartier cut. Look for a good ratio of pink meat to white fat rather than mostly fat.
Storing it
Keep it refrigerated in its sealed package and cook it within a few days of opening. Freeze extra slices flat if you won't use them right away.
Keeps about 3 days in the fridge.
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