Hormel Black Label Smoked Original Bacon - 16oz
$5.99 ($0.37/ounce)
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This microwave-ready bacon offers a convenient and quick solution for busy mornings, delivering crispy and flavorful results in just minutes. Guests appreciate its ease of preparation, minimal cleanup, and versatility for various meals, from breakfast sandwiches to snacks. While some have noted inconsistencies in texture and flavor, many find it a reliable option for a hassle-free bacon experience. Overall, it stands out for its practicality and taste, making it a popular choice among families.
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 723 reviews
quality: 3.25 out of 5
taste: 3.5 out of 5
value: 3.39 out of 5
56% would recommend
23 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
5 September, 2026
You can never get sick of bacon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love bacon and buy it when i can afford and, this was a gift, I prefer this brand over anyother when i can afford it. I understand the cost of meat these days but i truly stand by this brand for sure!
5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2026
I would definitely buy this product again!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Delicious and Smoky! I really enjoyed this bacon! It has a delicious smoky flavor without being overpowering, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much meat there was compared to the fat. It cooked up nicely and had great flavor and texture. Definitely a bacon I would buy again! 🥓
5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2026
Definitely Will be Making More Bacon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Hormel Black Label Bacon is a perfect storm of taste profiles. It manages to be intensely savory, deeply salty and sweet all at once. It is crisp but paired with a little fat that makes it scrumptious. We rendered the fat that we will use for eggs, searing steaks and roasting root vegetables. We received a coupon for this and will be purchasing again.
5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2026
Perfect Bacon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I tried this microwavable ready Hormel bacon and absolutely love it, it comes out perfectly crispy and so easy to prepare much easier than typical pan style, but still taste and has the flavor of pan style
5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2026
I would buy this product again!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received an offer to try and review Hormel Black Label Bacon, and I was excited to give it a try! I chose the Original Thick Cut, 16 oz. package, which contained 10 slices of bacon. I decided to bake it in the oven, following the instructions on the back of the package. Since it was thick cut, I baked it at 375°F for about 25 minutes. I was not disappointed! The bacon turned out perfectly—crispy on the edges, tender in the center, and with just the right amount of smoky flavor. I also loved the balance of meat to fat; it cooked up beautifully without being overly greasy. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality and flavor of Hormel Black Label Thick Cut Bacon. It made a delicious addition to breakfast, and I will definitely be purchasing this product again in the future!
5 out of 5 stars
3 September, 2026
Good tasting!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loved the flavor of this bacon. Nice think cut slices, cooked evenly. Will be purchasing again for sure!
5 out of 5 stars
3 September, 2026
Simply Delicious~
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Homeless Black Label Original Bacon is simply delicious. Truly a beautiful breakfast food as well as dinner garnish. Versatile is every way and keeps you coming back for more!
4 out of 5 stars
3 September, 2026
Great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This bacon is for sure a bacon that I would purchase again. Good quality that my whole family ate right up. Was good alone, on sandwiches, in omelets and even as a potato topping. Definitely levels up the taste of dishes!
5 out of 5 stars
2 September, 2026
The BEST, most appetizing bacon!!!!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you Hormel!!!! You can really taste the difference in this brand. Applewood is the best! Great value for the price too.
5 out of 5 stars
1 September, 2026
Great tasting bacon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really enjoyed the Hormel Black Label Original Bacon. It has a great smoky flavor, cooks up nicely, and gets perfectly crispy without being too greasy. The slices had a good texture and tasted great with breakfast, but I also used it for sandwiches and burgers. Overall, it's a quality bacon that I would definitely buy again and recommend to others
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 July, 2026
Flavorful
Hormel Black Label Bacon is consistently flavorful with the perfect balance of smoky taste and crisp texture. It cooks evenly, has great quality, and is a family favorite for breakfast, sandwiches, and burgers. Highly recommended!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
11 May, 2026Verified purchase
consistently great bacon
frys up crispy and delicious
5 out of 5 stars
6 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

I buy this weekly
The center, thick cut bacon is all I buy and have noticed that to meet weight you will put very thin slices into the package.. if your gonna charge a premium then weight shouldn't be your first concern.. put 12 slices the same thickness. If weight fluctuations are tiny then QUALITY not quantity should be your main concern... I would much rather have a consistent thickness per slice...
3 out of 5 stars
20 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Debating on buying again
I recently switched to your brand because of the Apple smoked flavor but may go back to previous brand. Not only are your packages starting to contain less and less but now they hardly have any actual meat on them. The package we got today in our order was 80% fat. This is just ridiculous
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 5 months ago
Smg, I see you also sent a CHAT, a email was sent from CResponse@com, please respond with the information so that we can get this reported. Thank you.
2 out of 5 stars
24 March, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

I won't be buying it again
My fault I thought I was buying a different brand because of the packaging. The fat was way out of portioning for the price I could have bought the regular sliced and put two together. But even then the fat to meat ratio was way off - I didn't want pork crackling
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 6 months ago
Hi, thank you for taking time to review our product. We are sorry to hear of your experience. Your report is appreciated. We would like to collect product information to report to our quality team. Please contact us directly on our website. Thank you!
3 out of 5 stars
18 February, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Hit and miss
I've noticed each product as time goes by the quality of the bacon is no good. Even when the expiration date is a few weeks out. This brand would be the only one we would purchase and now we avoid it.
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 7 months ago
Thank you for your feedback.
5 out of 5 stars
2 February, 2026Verified purchase
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Always good.
5 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Favorite Bacon
I love this bacon. Granted sometimes the slices aren't even but it's not a huge problem. Overall, I love the taste.
5 out of 5 stars
7 January, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Black label is the only bacon brand we buy.
My family loves black label, it makes the best breakfast pairing and the best BLT's. We like crispy bacon, so we make it hot and fast. The only complaint I have is that they no longer make the hickory smoked version. It was so good! Other brands have it, but it isn't the same. I hope they bring it back one day.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
27 December, 2025Verified purchase
Tasty bacon
Black Label bacon is by far the best tasting! Very reasonable price.