Bacon: Straight from the Smokehouse
Flying Pigs Farm Heritage Bacon This bacon, produced from heritage pigs, is succulent but not greasy. DETAILS 518-854-3844 or flyingpigsfarm.com.
Nueske's Smoked Bacon The Nueske family has made this peppery bacon in Wisconsin since 1933. DETAILS 800-392-2266 or nueskes.com.
Ham: Mail-Order Finds
Karl Ehmer's Old Country Ham Karl Ehmer's hams are juicy, salty and subtly smoky. DETAILS 800-487-5275 or karlehmer.com.
Snake River Farms Kurobuta Ham The Idaho company cures the well-marbled meat from Kurobuta (a.k.a. Japanese black) pigs. DETAILS snakeriverfarms.com.
Sausages: Top Links
Edwards Smoked Sausages This Virginia-based company's line of hickory-smoked sausages is a standout. DETAILS 800-222-4267.
Niman Ranch Cranberry-Orange Sausage Niman Ranch produces innovative sausages, like this delicious fruit-accented one. DETAILS nimanranch.com.
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