Nature’s Promise Bacon | Premium Uncured Bacon
Our Nature’s Promise bacon starts with premium pork from family farms committed to responsible animal welfare practices. Each thick-cut slice is dry-rubbed with sea salt and naturally smoked over real hardwood chips for that authentic smokehouse flavor you crave. We never add artificial nitrates or nitrites—just simple ingredients you can pronounce.
Raised without antibiotics and sourced from pigs given vegetarian feed, this bacon delivers the crispy texture and rich taste your breakfast deserves. Whether you’re crisping it up for a classic BLT or crumbling it over a loaded baked potato, our bacon brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen.
What makes this bacon different
Sourcing & Animal Welfare
We partner exclusively with family farms that prioritize humane treatment and sustainable practices. Our pigs are raised in environments that allow natural behaviors, never confined to gestation crates, and fed a 100% vegetarian diet free from animal by-products.
Every farm in our supply chain meets strict third-party welfare audits. The pork used for Nature’s Promise bacon comes from animals never given antibiotics for growth promotion—a commitment that supports both animal health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics in human medicine. Our grass-fed beef program follows the same rigorous sourcing standards across our entire protein portfolio.
The Uncured Difference
Traditional cured bacon relies on synthetic sodium nitrite to develop color and preserve shelf life. Our uncured bacon achieves the same results using celery powder—a natural source of nitrates that converts during processing. The end result tastes identical to conventional bacon, with the same savory-sweet profile and pink hue, but without artificial additives.
What ‘Uncured’ Really Means
The USDA requires all bacon labeled ‘uncured’ to include the disclaimer ‘no nitrates or nitrites added except those naturally occurring in celery powder.’ This transparency ensures you understand exactly what’s in your food. Our dry-rub cure combines sea salt, raw sugar, and celery powder, then we cold-smoke the pork belly over hickory and applewood chips for 12-16 hours.
Cooking Tips & Techniques
For perfectly crisp bacon, start with a cold skillet. Lay strips flat without overlapping, then turn the heat to medium. This gradual temperature increase renders fat evenly and prevents curling. Flip once after 4-5 minutes, then cook another 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Oven baking delivers consistent results for larger batches—arrange strips on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes. The thick cut of our bacon holds up beautifully to higher heat without burning. Reserve the rendered fat for sautéing vegetables or frying eggs—it’s liquid gold in the kitchen.
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Common Questions About Nature’s Promise Bacon
Yes, our bacon contains no gluten-containing ingredients. The dry rub uses only sea salt, raw sugar, and celery powder—all naturally gluten-free. If you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, always check the packaging for the most current allergen information and processing statements.
You won’t notice a difference in flavor. Uncured bacon still gets that characteristic pink color and savory-salty taste because celery powder naturally contains nitrates. The smoking process over hardwood chips delivers the same rich, smoky profile you expect from traditional cured bacon.
Absolutely. Our uncured bacon works as a direct one-to-one substitute in any recipe—carbonara, bacon-wrapped dates, breakfast casseroles, you name it. The thick cut actually performs better in dishes that require sturdy bacon pieces, like chopped salads or baked potato toppings.
The full label statement reads ‘no nitrates or nitrites added except those naturally occurring in celery powder.’ Celery powder is a natural vegetable extract rich in nitrates. When combined with starter cultures during curing, those plant-based nitrates convert to nitrites—the same compound found in synthetic sodium nitrite. The difference is the source, not the chemistry.
Nature’s Promise products are available at all Stop & Shop, Giant Food, and other Ahold Delhaize family stores. Look for our bacon in the refrigerated meat case near other breakfast meats. Store availability may vary by location, so check with your local store if you don’t see it on the shelf.
Let cooked bacon cool completely, then layer it between paper towels in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to five days. For longer storage, wrap individual strips in parchment paper and freeze for up to one month. Reheat frozen bacon directly in a skillet over medium heat or microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Our ‘raised without antibiotics’ label means no antibiotics were administered at any point during the animal’s life—not for growth promotion, not for disease prevention, not for treatment. This differs from ‘no antibiotics ever’ claims on poultry, which allow therapeutic treatment. Our pork suppliers maintain strict health protocols to prevent illness without relying on antibiotic intervention.