{"product_id":"dry-cured-middle-bacon-thick-cut-approx-525g","title":"Dry Cured Middle Bacon — Thick Cut (Approx.525g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe best of both worlds. Middle bacon gives you the lean eye of the back rasher and the streaky tail in one — a generous, full-length rasher that delivers two textures and two flavours in every bite. Dry-cured by hand using traditional methods, with no water added and no compromise on flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut thick for a proper, substantial rasher, it's made from locally reared Staffordshire pork and prepared by our butchers. This is the rasher for those who can't choose between back and streaky — and shouldn't have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrying pan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook in a dry pan over a medium heat for 3–4 minutes each side. The streaky tail crisps up while the back eye stays juicy — the perfect rasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grill on a medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes each side for an evenly cooked, slightly leaner result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle bacon on the BBQ is a revelation — the fat renders into the heat for smoky, charred, deeply flavoured rashers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe definitive bacon sandwich\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full middle rasher in thick white bread with butter and brown sauce; nothing comes close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull English\u003c\/strong\u003e — the centrepiece rasher alongside our sausages, black pudding, and local eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacon \u0026amp; egg roll\u003c\/strong\u003e — a thick middle rasher, a fried egg, and a soft roll for the ultimate breakfast on the go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunday brunch board\u003c\/strong\u003e — alongside everything good, because middle bacon deserves a proper occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Our Bacon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional dry cure\u003c\/strong\u003e — no water added, no shrinkage, just pure flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle cut\u003c\/strong\u003e — back eye and streaky tail in one generous rasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick cut\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial, satisfying, and worth every bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocally reared Staffordshire pork\u003c\/strong\u003e — traceable, high welfare, full of flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full rasher. The proper rasher. The taste that time forgot. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Pack of 6 Rashers)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire Meats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54348616630599,"sku":null,"price":7.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7483\/7063\/files\/DRYCUREDMIDDLEBACON.jpg?v=1784123430","url":"https:\/\/staffordshiremeats.co.uk\/products\/dry-cured-middle-bacon-thick-cut-approx-525g","provider":"Staffordshire Meats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}