Small Good Proper Uncured Bacon two packs made without antibiotics or nitrates or nitrites

Small Good Bacon proper cured bacon packs

Small Good Proper Uncured Bacon 2 Pack

Name: Small Good Proper Uncured Bacon 2 Pack
Brand: Small Good
SKU: DLM8601
Price: 24.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Small Good Proper Uncured Bacon 2 Pack

$24.99

Quantity: 2 packs

Only 4 left in stock!

Bacon Naturally Cured with Koji

Handcrafted in Rockport, Maine, A Small Good is redefining American bacon by pairing time-honored European tradition with Japanese koji fermentation. The result is pure pork flavor, delicate texture, and an irresistible depth of natural umami.

Naturally Cured with Koji: Utilizes ancient Japanese fermentation techniques to preserve meat safely without synthetic nitrates or nitrites.
100% Pasture-Raised Pork: Sourced strictly from family farms prioritizing clean-label, antibiotic-free, humanely raised heritage pork.
Wild Hard Cider Fermentation: Inoculated with natural starter cultures derived from spent local cider lees for a bright, subtle, naturally complex tang.
Unmatched Umami & Texture: Koji enzymes break down proteins and fats naturally, producing a melting texture and rich savory depth.

What makes curing with koji different from traditional meat curing?

Rather than using synthetic sodium nitrites or celery powder extracts, koji (Aspergillus oryzae) uses natural enzymatic action to age and preserve meat. The enzymes break down meat proteins into rich glutamates (natural umami), creating exceptional flavor and a velvety texture without artificial additives or excessive salt.

Do A Small Good products contain added nitrates or nitrites?

No. A Small Good products contain no added synthetic nitrates, nitrites, chemical cure accelerators, or artificial preservatives. All preservation is achieved naturally through koji mold inoculation, wild fermentation, time, salt, and gentle dry aging.

Where does A Small Good source their meat?

A Small Good sources 100% of their pork from small, family-owned regional farms that raise pasture-fed, heritage breed animals. The livestock is raised humanely without the use of growth hormones or subtherapeutic antibiotics.

New Brand Spotlight: A Small Good

A Small Good is a small, family-run salumeria operating out of Midcoast Maine (Rockport) that is fundamentally changing how dry-cured meats and bacon are made. Founded by Oliver and Kelly Perkins, they bridge traditional European charcuterie techniques with cutting-edge culinary microbiology.

Instead of relying on synthetic nitrites or heavy salt cures to preserve meat, A Small Good crafts cleanly sourced, humanely raised, antibiotic-free pork using koji culture and wild fermentation. The result is charcuterie with an exceptionally pure pork flavor, velvety texture, and a clean, lingering umami finish.