{"product_id":"smoked-short-back-bacon-thick-cut-450g","title":"Smoked Short Back Bacon — Thick Cut (450g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEverything you love about our short back bacon, with an extra layer of depth. Dry-cured by hand using traditional methods, then gently smoked over wood for a richer, more complex flavour and that beautiful deep colour that tells you exactly what you're in for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut thick for a proper, substantial rasher, it's made from locally reared Staffordshire pork with no water added — just pure, smoky, concentrated flavour from the first sizzle to the last bite.\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 until golden and caramelised at the edges. The fat renders beautifully — no oil needed.\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 crisp edges and a slightly leaner result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick cut smoked bacon on the BBQ is something special — cook over direct heat for 2–3 minutes each side for deeply smoky, charred rashers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe ultimate bacon sandwich\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick white bread, proper butter, and brown sauce; the smoke takes it to another level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull English\u003c\/strong\u003e — alongside our sausages, black pudding, and local eggs for a breakfast that earns its reputation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoked bacon \u0026amp; egg muffin\u003c\/strong\u003e — toasted muffin, fried egg, and a thick smoked rasher for a proper morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta or risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e — diced and fried as a base for a rich, smoky sauce\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\u003eGently smoked\u003c\/strong\u003e — deeper, more complex flavour with a beautiful colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick cut\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proper rasher with real substance\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 smoky one. The one that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible. The taste that time forgot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(8 Rashes per pack)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Staffordshire Meats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54348331090247,"sku":null,"price":7.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7483\/7063\/files\/THICKCUTSMOKEDBACKBACON.jpg?v=1784122093","url":"https:\/\/staffordshiremeats.co.uk\/products\/smoked-short-back-bacon-thick-cut-450g","provider":"Staffordshire Meats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}