Supertaster Daily: 5 Thick-Cut Bacons Reviewed in 3 Minutes

Supertaster takes a run at five popular bacon brands—Hormel, Oscar Mayer, Applegate, Nueske's, and Pastures A Plenty—and sizes up their meaty depth, saltiness, and texture.

James Norton edits the Upper Midwestern food journal Heavy Table. He's also the coauthor of a book on Wisconsin's master cheesemakers. For his Supertaster Daily videos, he samples offerings from supermarket aisles and fast-food menus. You can follow him on Twitter, fan him on Facebook, and subscribe to his YouTube channel.