Bacon is a beloved food, but choosing the best can be a daunting task. In a recent taste test, 15 different bacon brands were put through their paces to determine which ones reign supreme. From ultra-crispy to chewy textures, and from smoky to savory flavors, opinions on the perfect bacon vary widely.
We tested full-fat bacon without added ingredients or flavorings, and included both store-brand options and well-known generic brands. The results were surprising, with a few unexpected winners emerging. Here’s who made the cut:
The Bacon Brands That Won (and Lost)
**The Basic Bottom**
These 10 brands didn’t impress our testers, who deemed them too greasy or lacking in flavor.
* Hormel (10th place)
* Target (9th place)
* Oscar Meyer (8th place)
* Smithfield (7th place)
**The Average Joes**
These brands scored average marks from our testers, with some praised for their texture but few wowed by their flavors.
* Whole Foods 365 (6th place)
* Costco Kirkland Signature (5th place)
* Applegate (4th place)
**The Winners**
And then there were the champions. Our top three picks impressed testers with their rich flavors and satisfying textures.
* Wright (3rd place) – thick-cut, smoky, and chewy
* Trader Joe’s (2nd place) – buttery, crispy, and packed with pork flavor
* Aldi Appleton Farms (1st place) – crispy, non-greasy, and expertly balanced
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/best-bacon-taste-test-8782730