I Asked 5 Chefs To Name the Best Bacon, and They All Said the Same Brand

It’s a brand that’s been around for over 100 years. Boar’s Head bacon is naturally smoked, delivering rich, savory flavor in every bite. It avoids artificial ingredients, offering a cleaner, healthier bacon option. This bacon adds smoky, meaty flavor to classics like BLTs and breakfast burritos. A trip to the grocery store can certainly be overwhelming. With so many brands to choose from, how do you know which one is best? Even the bacon section can feel intimidating. Do you get hickory-smoked or apple-smoked? Thick cut or thin? Store brand or name brand? Don’t worry. I asked chefs to clarify which is worth your money and your taste buds. I spoke to five chefs and food professionals to share their opinions on which bacon brand is the best, and thankfully, they all agreed that Boar’s Head is the highest quality (and tastiest!) bacon you can grab at the store. The Pro Chefs and Cookbook Authors I Asked Chef Gigi Gaggero: Former Academic Director of Le Cordon Bleu North America and author ofFood Fight: For Parents of Picky Eaters Chef Anca Toderic: Former private chef in New York City, author ofThe Huckle & Goose Cookbookand founder ofThe Butter Table Chef Jessica Chan: A former chef turned food blogger who shares recipes on her websiteJecca Chantilly Toby Amidor: Registered dietitian and author of more than 10 cookbooks, includingThe Healthy Meal PrepandUp Your Veggies Erica Thomas: Founder ofEating With Erica, host of the Atlanta Supper Club Related Stories The Best Bacon Brand, According to Chefs According to Chef Chan,Boar’s Headhas become a household staple for her and her family for over a century because of its premium products, including its high-quality bacon. “Specifically, the traditional variety, which is naturally smoked. The naturally smoked flavor results in rich, savory bacon with the perfect balance

It’s a brand that’s been around for over 100 years.