Benton's Hickory Smoked Country Bacon - 2 LBS

Legendary Hall-of-Fame Flavor
Made famous by high-end menus like Blackberry Farm, this authentic, hand-crafted country bacon is intensely smoky, rich, and deeply savory.
Traditional Dry-Cured Quality
Hand-rubbed with a premium blend of salt, brown sugar, and black pepper, then aged for three weeks before undergoing a continuous, multi-day wood-stove smoke.
No Ice Needed – Ever
Thanks to its artisanal dry-curing process, this 2-lb pack is completely shelf-stable and ships safely without refrigeration or ice packs all year round.

$39.00

Quantity: 2 LBS

The Best Bacon You Have Ever Had

Why This Bacon is Completely Different From What You Are Used To: If you are used to standard supermarket bacon, Benton's will redefine your expectations of what smoked pork can be:
Intense, Authentic Profile: This is not a mild, watered-down breakfast side. It is incredibly robust, salty, and intensely smoky, delivering a true heritage country flavor profile. No Added Water Weight: Mass-market bacon is typically injected with water and liquid smoke to artificially speed up production and increase weight. Benton's is entirely dry-cured, meaning you get pure meat that won't shrivel up into a pool of grease in your pan. True Wood-Stove Smoking: Instead of using chemical smoke flavorings, Allan Benton's facility smokes the cured bellies continuously for two to three days in an authentic wood-stove smokehouse.

How is Benton’s Bacon different from standard grocery store bacon?

Unlike mass-market bacon that is injected with water and liquid smoke to speed up production, Benton’s is an authentic, artisan heritage product. It is dry-cured by hand for three weeks and then continuously smoked for two to three days in an authentic wood-stove smokehouse. This old-fashioned process results in an intensely smoky, deep, and savory flavor profile that won't shrink away or boil in grease when cooked.

Why is Benton's Bacon considered "Hall of Fame" quality?

Benton's Hickory Smoked Country Bacon earned its legendary status after being featured on elite culinary menus, most notably at Blackberry Farm. Crafted by hand by Allan Benton and his team right next to their Tennessee smokehouse, it is widely recognized by chefs and food critics nationwide as some of the finest, most flavorful smoked meat in America.

Does Benton's Country Bacon require refrigeration during shipping?

No, it does not. Because Benton's bacon is traditionally dry-cured with salt and sugar, aged for three weeks, and thoroughly wood-smoked, it is entirely shelf-stable. It is safely vacuum-sealed immediately after smoking, allowing it to ship completely unrefrigerated to all US destinations all year round without needing ice packs.

Gourmet Serving Suggestions

The Ultimate Salad Upgrade: Follow Dorothy Lane Market's favorite discovery method: fry the strips crisp, crumble them coarsely, and scatter them over a fresh wedge salad or a warm spinach salad to let the hickory smoke contrast with fresh greens.
Next-Level BLTs: Slice the thick-cut slabs and pan-fry them slowly over medium-low heat. Layer the strips with heirloom tomatoes and crisp lettuce on toasted DLM Artisan Bread.
An Exceptional Base for Southern Pots: Use the trimmings, ends, or whole strips as a rich, smoky foundation for slow-simmered collard greens, split pea soups, baked beans, or authentic shrimp and grits.

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