Buy nitrate-free bacon online from Waseda Farms — thick-cut, slow-smoked, and made from our own Heritage Berkshire pork. Every package in this collection is made without sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, MSG, or artificial preservatives. Just pasture-raised pork, real wood smoke, and simple seasonings the way bacon was meant to be made.
Why Heritage Berkshire pork makes the best bacon
Berkshire is one of the oldest heritage pig breeds in the world, prized for its deeply marbled, rosy-pink meat and rich, buttery flavor. Our Berkshires live outdoors on our Door County, Wisconsin farm, rooting and roaming as pigs naturally do, fed an organic, non-GMO diet. That combination of breed, diet, and lifestyle produces bacon with significantly more flavor, better fat quality, and the kind of crispy-yet-tender texture you can't get from supermarket bacon.
What's in the collection
Choose from our classic smoked bacon, peppered bacon, Hungarian bacon, no sugar added bacon, and Canadian bacon, plus bacon ends and side pork. Pair with our farm-fresh eggs for the ultimate Wisconsin farm breakfast.
Cooking tip
Start nitrate-free bacon in a cold cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Render slowly for 8–12 minutes per side until crisp. The slow start prevents curling and produces evenly cooked, perfectly crisp strips. Save the rendered fat — Berkshire lard is liquid gold for roasting vegetables, frying eggs, and finishing pan sauces.
Ships frozen nationwide. Order nitrate-free bacon online direct from our family farm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is your bacon nitrate-free?
Yes. No nitrates or nitrites are added. We use natural celery juice powder during the curing process.
Where does your pork come from?
Our pork comes from Berkshire hogs raised humanely and fed organic, non-GMO grains on our farm in Door County and our partner farm in Northeast Wisconsin.
What are bacon ends?
Bacon ends are the ends and trimming pieces left after slicing our bacon. They are a great value for bacon bits, baked beans, soups, and breakfast casseroles.
What is side pork?
Side pork is fresh pork belly with all its rich flavor. Fry it up in slices, or smoke and cure your own bacon at home.
How does shipping work?
Everything ships frozen to every U.S. state except Hawaii. Shipping is free to Wisconsin and Illinois on orders of $200 or more, and Milwaukee and Chicago-area orders typically arrive the next day. Rates for other states are shown at checkout. See Ordering & Shipping for details.
Can I pick up my order instead?
Yes. Choose local pickup at checkout and pick up at one of our three Waseda Farms Markets in De Pere, Sturgeon Bay, or Baileys Harbor.
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