Ingredient

Hickory Smoked Bacon

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This ingredient is primarily used for its savory, smoky flavor and crispy texture. It …

What it is

Hickory smoked bacon is a type of cured pork, typically made from the belly or back of a pig. It is prepared by curing the pork with salt, nitrites, and sometimes sugar, then smoking it over burning hickory wood to impart a distinct smoky flavor and aid in preservation.

Why it's used

This ingredient is primarily used for its savory, smoky flavor and crispy texture. It is a popular component in breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and as a flavor enhancer in various cooked meals, including sausages, hotdogs, and seafood preparations.

Health notes

Hickory Smoked Bacon is a food ingredient, not a food additive, and is regulated as a meat product by the USDA and FDA. As a processed meat, it is often high in sodium and saturated fat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 recommend limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and the FDA Daily Value for sodium is 2,300 mg per day. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies the consumption of processed meat as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Hickory Smoked Bacon

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LIDL Scallops Wrapped In Hickory Smoked Bacon Frozen Fish & Seafood High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 202kcal 17.2Protein 13.1Fat 2.0Carbs Cloverdale Foods Company Breakfast Links Bacon Sausage, Hickory Smoked Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 268kcal 12.5Protein 23.2Fat 1.8Carbs Cloverdale Foods Company Texas Traditions Bacon Sausage Breakfast Links Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 268kcal 12.5Protein 23.2Fat 1.8Carbs Cloverdale Foods Company Texas Traditions Bacon Sausage, Hickory Smoked Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 268kcal 12.5Protein 23.2Fat 1.8Carbs Bar-S Foods Co. Premium Hickory Bacon & Cheddar Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 22% DV per serving 286kcal 14.3Protein 21.4Fat 7.1Carbs Bar-S Foods Co. Premium Hickory Bacon & Cheddar Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 286kcal 14.3Protein 21.4Fat 7.1Carbs Glier's Meats, Inc. Bacon Goetta Bacon, Sausages & Ribs High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving 286kcal 8.9Protein 23.2Fat 10.7Carbs Bar-S Foods Co. Hickory Bacon & Swiss Cheese Smoked Sausage, Hickory Bacon & Swiss Cheese Sausages, Hotdogs & Brats High in sodium — 34% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 289kcal 13.2Protein 22.4Fat 7.9Carbs JBS USA, LLC Hickory Smoked Bacon Wrapped Boneless Pork Loin Filet, Hickory Smoked Bacon Other Meats High in sodium — 20% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 23% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 179kcal 17.9Protein 11.6Fat 0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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