Hormel Black Label Original Thick Cut Bacon - 24oz
$9.49 ($0.40/ounce)
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The product has received mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its convenience and taste, especially for quick meals like BLTs. However, concerns about quality, uneven cooking, and packaging issues have been raised. Guests appreciate the ease of microwave cooking and minimal cleanup, but some have experienced disappointment with fat content and cooking consistency. Overall, it remains a popular choice for those seeking quick and tasty bacon options.
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3.7 out of 5 stars with 618 reviews
quality: 3.5 out of 5
taste: 3 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
50% would recommend
2 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
20 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Bad Batch
I purchased this morning and the first top layer was all fat. What is going on Hormel? Too expensive to throw half of the product away.
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 6 days ago
Sorry to hear of your experience. Look for a separate email.
3 out of 5 stars
11 May, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

I would buy again if it worked (cooked) properly
Use for various
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 13 days ago
Hi, thank you for taking time to review our product. We are sorry to hear of your experience. Your report is appreciated and will be shared with the proper personnel for review.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 May, 2026Verified purchase
Wack.
Too salty and the fat to meat ratio is way off.
1 reply from Hormel Foods® Team team - 13 days ago
Sorry to hear this! Please reach out to us at www.hormel.com
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...
5 out of 5 stars
28 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

We love it!
I have been buying this for several years. My family loves it. The taste and convenience can't be beat!
1 out of 5 stars
24 April, 2026
Poor Packaging
Unfortunately, whoever picked this item didn’t seem to notice that the packaging was puffy, and most definitely not vacuum sealed as bacon should be.
1 reply from Hormel Foods® Team team - 29 days ago
Hello Sherri, we would be happy to assist you further! Please reach out to us at www.Hormel.com.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
23 April, 2026Verified purchase
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my family buys this product also. we like it. F I r family breakfasts, it is the best.z
5 out of 5 stars
22 April, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

I want this product to suceed very much
I hope the product doesn't fail for because it fills an important purpose for my teen grandson. The big win for this product is that individual portions are sealed. For a regular package of bacon the spoilage meter starts running the moment the big package is opened but not so with these individual servings. He doesn't cook the bacon in the microwave, he opens package and cooks them in the air fryer. I had a small piece tonight and it was excellent. For health reasons I don't usually eat bacon anymore so lasting in the refrigerator is important.
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 - 1 month 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 - 2 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 - 3 months ago
Thank you for your feedback.
1 out of 5 stars
11 February, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Doesn't cook
Doesn't cook. Microwave is fine. Glad to see I'm not the only one. Sucks because the pieces would be great if they weren't RAW.
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 3 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!
1 out of 5 stars
4 February, 2026
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

I will never buy this agan.
I got this by accident but thought its Hormel it'll be good anyways. Right?!?! Was i wrong!!!! I wish I would have seen the reviews for this product. It is the worst microwave bacon i have ever seen. It takes longer than it would to cook a whole lb in the skillet. Whoever thought this was a good product should be fired immediately!!
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 4 months ago
Thank you for your feedback, please watch for a separate email.
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.
4 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2025
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

I would buy again, just hope quality control can do better
The bacon i purchased today was just of poor quality. Each piece pulled apart in strands and was difficult to cook. I got one full slice out out 7 slices I pulled apart. I have pictures and more then happy to share them. I would appreciate a refund as I thre the rest away because it was just roo annoying to deal with.
2 out of 5 stars
23 December, 2025
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

A gamble
It's a gamble, sometimes the bacon cooks and sometimes it's still raw although we do everything the same way each time. Almost bought a new microwave until I realized all other food heats normally.
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 5 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!
1 out of 5 stars
23 December, 2025
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Never again!
I didn't realize that I'd picked up this version of blk label bacon. Cooked for the recommended time and had raw bacon.Added more time, still raw. I'll never by this again. Wasted money!
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 5 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
20 December, 2025
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

Microwave bacon bags keep popping open
We've been using and enjoying the microwave bacon that cooks in a bag for quite sometime. Very handy for when a quick meal is needed, like blt's. Lately, the side of the bag pops open after a short time in the microwave, and it is ruining the cooking process. The bag doesn't inflate properly to ensure even cooking. It stays flat, which produces two over cooked outside pieces and two raw middle pieces. Something has changed recently with the sealed bags that needs to be fixed. It isn't the microwave 's fault. I have recommended this quick bacon to others, but I can't do that anymore until this problem is corrected.
1 reply from Austin, MN team - 5 months ago
We are sorry to hear about your experience with this product! Please look for a separate email from our team so we can grab some more information.
1 out of 5 stars
6 December, 2025
originally posted on http://www.hormelfoods.com

What happened?
I have enjoyed your original black label as a true example of quality bacon for look texture and flavor. I just cooked a full package the color smell were off the whole time cooking. The bacon never seemed to crisp up like normal, then seemed to want to burn on low heat.now I have eaten this product since I was a child, and I don't think I will buy this bacon again. Even my dog passed on a piece and left it. Please change what ever is different back to the Original Black Label.
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!