[zybar]

I am looking to try some new and exciting selections - any recommendations?

Also, has anybody tried the bacon of the month clubs?

While the bacon looks yummy, it is also quite pricey for a membership ($200-300 for a 6 month membership which only gets you one 16oz package per month).

George

[Doublej]

I fancy Applegate Farms bacon but I am not sure if that's esoteric enough for you.

http://www.applegatefarms.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?id=2464

I have had Nodine's products purchased from the store in Connecticut. Quite yummy as well.

http://www.nodinesmokehouse.com/

If you want to drive to VA try Polyface

http://www.polyfacefarms.com/default.aspx

[decal]

While the bacon looks yummy, it is also quite pricey for a membership ($200-300 for a 6 month membership which only gets you one 16oz package per month).

That must be "audiophile" bacon.My bacon sounds better frying than your bacon.Jeez Louise when are folks going to come to their senses.

[cliffy]

Is there such a thing as 'Bad' Bacon?

[zybar]

I fancy Applegate Farms bacon but I am not sure if that's esoteric enough for you.

http://www.applegatefarms.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?id=2464

I have had Nodine's products purchased from the store in Connecticut. Quite yummy as well.

http://www.nodinesmokehouse.com/

If you want to drive to VA try Polyface

http://www.polyfacefarms.com/default.aspx

Thanks Doublej.

I will give them a try.

George

[TheChairGuy]

Applegate (and others) make Turkey bacon.

We buy the uncured stuff...it's quite tasty (and possibly better for you)

It smells a lot like pork bacon...much of the allure is still there, George

John

[zybar]

Is there such a thing as 'Bad' Bacon?

Watch this video and decide for yourself.

http://bacn.com/

George

[a1p1]

This is supposed to be great. 
http://www.schallerweber.com/store/index.php/bacon.html

Reviewed here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/05/style/tmagazine/05tbacon.html?_r=1&ex=117928800%200&en=1193313264fa05e2&ei=5070

[cliffy]

Watch this video and decide for yourself.

http://bacn.com/

George

Thanks for the link.  They have some great clips featuring Aida

[budyog]

I have been buying my bacon from SAMS Club http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/search.do?searchtype=simple&catg=3721&simplesearchfor=bacon&x=20&y=0&simpleitemtype=0
looking carefully at what they have in the think sliced salt cured bacon. Now in my freezer is some Wright bacon from SAMS club http://www.wrightbrand.com

I have had good luck and great bacon from SAMS club. Or try Costcos.
 I love a good thick slice bacon, bacon, bacon..................

[some young guy]

 
Nueske's is a big favorite of mine and now you can even order it from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Nueske-Sliced-Applewood-Smoked-Regular/dp/B0000DG72R




This one is a little less smokey and extremely tasty... Hobb's bacon. I always bought it from Hobbs, so I'm not sure where to direct you, but some times the hunt makes it even better.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4176/is_20070117/ai_n17132154/




Another is Niman Ranch bacon. I used to buy directly from Bill way back in the day when they were Niman-Schell Ranch. They do great things with pigs and cows and you can buy their products in many stores now. I even saw their stuff in Costco recently.

http://www.nimanranch.com/specialty_products.aspx

http://lordsofbacon.com/2008/07/how-awesome-is-niman-ranch-or.html

[chadh]

As an Ann Arbor resident, I am compelled to refer you to Zingerman's Deli:

Here's their "When Pigs Fly:  Bacon of the month club": http://www.zingermans.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=G-BAC-3

and their "Guide to Better Bacon": http://www.zingermans.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=P-ARI-10

Chad

[djbnh]

When in NH, go to the following in Manchester - Bartlett Street Superette,  316 Bartlett St, Manchester, NH  03102  / (603) 627-1580. Fantastic Polish store, including home made smoked kielbasa, bacon, etc. Excellent quality; you get what you pay for, which one cannot say about North End Boston.

[macrojack]

I can see that this won't be a popular observation but the best bacon recommendation is to avoid the stuff.

[*Scotty*]

Another vote for Nueske's bacon from a former Wisconsin resident. Special offer on FREE shipping right now if you order direct from Nueske's
See link below
http://www.nueskes.com/smoked-bacon.aspx
Scotty

[pardales]

I can see that this won't be a popular observation but the best bacon recommendation is to avoid the stuff.

  Well it is a recommendation.....

[zybar]

I can see that this won't be a popular observation but the best bacon recommendation is to avoid the stuff.

You can pretty much eat anything by applying moderation and commonsense, so I am not too concerned.

Let's keep the thread on target please.

Thanks,

George

[sts9fan]

The more nitirtes the better. 

[ctviggen]

I can see that this won't be a popular observation but the best bacon recommendation is to avoid the stuff.

Why?

[ctviggen]

Another vote for Nueske's bacon from a former Wisconsin resident. Special offer on FREE shipping right now if you order direct from Nueske's
See link below
http://www.nueskes.com/smoked-bacon.aspx
Scotty

I'm thinking of ordering the slab bacon from here, especially since they're having free shipping.  (This is nitrite and nitrate free bacon, by the way.)

I like the Applegate bacon, but I'm looking for more variety.