What’s the Difference Between Commercial and Artisanal Bacon?

Published on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, by CHOW Video Team / Edit Post

What’s the Difference Between Commercial and Artisanal Bacon?

When it comes to bacon, many people subscribe to the “even when it’s bad it’s good” philosophy. Scott Kveton, founder of Bacn.com, might agree, but he does warn consumers to check the ingredient lists on commercial bacon. If water is listed as one of the first ingredients, beware—when you cook your bacon, the water will boil out. And boiled bacon is not delicious.

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  • Wow, great tip. I don't think I've ever looked at the ingredients in a pack of bacon, and indeed, if water is the second ingredient, it may, per cooked portion, actually be more expensive to buy cheap bacon than the more expensive stuff.