Savor the flavor of Broadbent's Award-Winning Pepper Bacon! It's been nationally recognized both in 2002 and 2005 as the "Outstanding Meat, Pate or Seafood" by the International Fancy Food Show for its superior quality and flavor. It's become the bacon of choice for people all over the country! We hand rub our own special blend of pepper and dry-cure it until it reaches perfection. Try some today! Do not be alarmed if your products are warm when they arrive. Broadbent Country Bacon is a dry cured product. Our 14oz Hickory Smoked Pepper Bacon comes vacuum sealed and does not require refrigeration. It has a shelf life of three months. To achieve the ultimate shelf life and quality of this product, we recommend refrigerating for up to 6 months. This product is also freezable for up to 12 months. All products are USDA inspected and meet all USDA shipping requirements for safety.