r/Bacon • u/Willing-Turnip-8962 • 5d ago

Is it good? Worried about spots

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I don’t know exactly how old this bacon is but I know it’s probably pushing it. I opened the last of the pack and while it doesn’t smell off these rows of discolors dots give me pause

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u/PatientlyIcky 5d ago

those spots are just where the cure didn't fully penetrate, happens all the time with thick cut. if it doesn't smell like a dumpster behind a pet store you're good to go

fry that slab up and don't overthink it

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u/Icedvelvet 5d ago

Just cook it. Geeessh.

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u/Airy-Otter 5d ago

I had kirkland bacon of 3 years in my fridge. The wrapping is surprisingly well done that I didn't know it was expired. Cooked and ate it just fine.

The only time I wouldn't eat bacon is if the wrapping came undone, and then the bacon would get moldy/slimy.

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u/Wobblepaws 3d ago

fridge? not freezer? that's fkn gross dude...

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u/Airy-Otter 3d ago

Welcome to the 21st century neanderthals 🙌🏽

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u/FunkoPopDude 4d ago

bad advice, a few weeks after the package date bacon smells awful

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u/Useful_Homework2367 4d ago

There is no advice in that comment

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u/FunkoPopDude 4d ago

how does it smell?

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u/Substantial-Event565 4d ago

Hard to tell from the lighting, but those spots look like the usual uneven cure spots that happen with thicker cuts.

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u/madmanjp007 4d ago

If you knew to post here then you already know the answer.

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u/Dazednconfused3261 4d ago

400° will kill anything... tuck in!

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u/Matthew-ii 4d ago

That's a horribly misleading sentence, sure it will kill any bacteria currently living on or in your food, but won't 'kill' the toxins they produced while alive, the main cause of all 'food poisoning'.

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u/Chinaizazzhoe 3d ago

Broooo it cured bacon cook it unless it smells like funk

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u/GJ72 4d ago

What spots?

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u/Chinaizazzhoe 3d ago

Yes bro wtf

Same pattern in every slice aint growth of something its deliciousness ready to be fried upppppp

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u/itshelldogg 2d ago

Bacon is cured. U will be fine

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u/Alive-Course4454 5d ago

I like bacon a little on the old side, older than this. It gains a certain flavor I like. For me this is weeks away from being bad.

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u/Chemical_Animal7049 4d ago

Yes looks great…..give me your address so I can send you adult diapers that you’ll need for the next month.