Founded in 1933 in Northern Wisconsin, Nueske’s continues to be operated by the third-generation of the Nueske family. Hand-trimmed and smoked over applewood logs for a minimum of 24 hours infuses the bacon with Nueske’s signature smoky flavor. Sold in one-pound (1lb) packages of 16/20 slices per pound. This bacon arrives frozen – the date on the package is the freeze by date not the use by date and will maintain its quality for at least 3 months if kept frozen (refrigerate when ready to use). Today Gourmet ships all products in insulated boxes with either dry ice or frozen gel packs, guaranteed to arrive frozen at your doorstep. As a small, family-owned business, we source the best products we can find, frequently from family-owned businesses across the United States. “Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.” Doug Larson Once you’ve had Nueske’s bacon, you’ll never go back to your old brand! This bacon is so good it’s won national acclaim from The New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Cuisine Magazine and been named Gold Award Winner in the Specialty Food Association’s national competition! Nueske’s Bacon is lean and packed with unforgettable, applewood smoked flavor!