Smithfield Hometown Original Bacon - 16oz
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The reviews highlight a mix of experiences with this bacon, with many guests praising its flavor, thickness, and cooking quality. Guests appreciate the crispy texture and the ease of cooking, making it a versatile choice for various meals. However, some have expressed disappointment over inconsistent thickness and excessive fat content in certain packages. Overall, it remains a popular choice for bacon lovers seeking quality and taste.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 402 reviews
quality: 3.43 out of 5
taste: 3.43 out of 5
value: 3.29 out of 5
25% would recommend
8 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
22 June, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
(no review title)
This last pack was flavorless, no one in the family enjoyed it. Some slices were almost see through it was sliced so thin while others in the pack were a lot thicker. Uneven cooking. No longer gluten free.
1 out of 5 stars
31 May, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
Very uneven slice thicknesses
Slices were so very uneven, shredded paper thin to too thick. Made for poor timing for cooking!
5 out of 5 stars
24 May, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
Love the bacon
I finally found a company that consistently makes good bacon! Seems like every type of Smithfield’s bacon is really good! I am probably eating way too much bacon…but at 62 years old…I don’t care!😂😂😂
2 out of 5 stars
15 February, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
Not up to par
Not cut all of the way through, cooked up terribly and frankly, wasn't all that flavorful. Disappointing for a Smithfield product.
1 out of 5 stars
31 January, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
Junk food.
Fat strips with a little sliver of meat. Garbage product every time.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 January, 2026
over priced
Thick for easy handling.
1 out of 5 stars
4 January, 2026
originally posted on smithfield.com
Pieces, not slices.
Could not even pull one?Slice out of the package...it all just fell apart and crumbled up....
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
19 December, 2025Verified purchase
Delicious Bacon
This is my favorite Bacon. It cooks up nicely every time. The quality is there.I love the thick cut. Target normally has a fair price on this compared to other stores. I highly recommend this bacon for any occasion.
1 out of 5 stars
24 October, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Doesn’t even taste like bacon
I don’t understand why this had turned into the worst bacon ever. I have purchased it from various location and always been disappointed. It doesn’t matter if it is the raw bacon or the microwave kind, both varieties are awful. Definitely not expired, It’s just a gross product, it does not even taste like meat.
1 out of 5 stars
21 October, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Poor quality
Quality has lessened over the past few years dramatically! More fat and multiple thicknesses in every pack. List a lifetime customer
1 out of 5 stars
21 September, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Smithfield Bacon was a pound of fat!
I recently purchased a one pound package of Smithfield Bacon. Unfortunately, when I went to use it, the package was mostly a mass of solid fat!I tried to salvage at least one meal, but the end result was very little product, which was tough and tasteless as well.I recall a similar problem with this brand, a few years ago. I rarely purchased it since. This experience has now totally soured me on Smithfield. I only regret that I didn’t take a picture of this product when I opened it.
1 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Lard
If you need lard this bacon is for you. If you were looking for meat on the bacon , then you need to keep looking. Had to throw most of the package away.
1 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
NOT an Incentivized Review
I was hoping to purchase a package of bacon, instead I ended up with a pan full of rendered pork fat. There should be a standard for bacon to contain a minimum of 51% pork to fat. Won’t be buying this again :(
2 out of 5 stars
11 August, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Bacon
I bought 2 packs of this bacon and it was very thin.It had no taste which is unusual for your bacon. I was very disappointed. Just wanted to let you know.
3 out of 5 stars
15 July, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Good but Nothing Special
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Smithfield Original Bacon was good, but didn’t really excite me. It tasted like any other bacon. I did appreciate the bacon for its value versus the quantity.
5 out of 5 stars
5 July, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
So good
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this Bacon. It’s so crispy. It’s delicious to put on Anything Very Easy to Cook. The packaging is great. Because it’s easy to open. It’s a very good value for the amount of product that you get. I also enjoy that you can cook a few and then store the rest for later, because that means you get fresh bacon every time You Need it.
1 out of 5 stars
11 June, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
No expiration date
I have searched and searched this package of bacon and cannot find an expiration date. Without it, I can’t try it to know whether it’s delicious or not. I’ve looked all around the edge, and all over the surface, front and back, with the light from my phone. Nothing. I’m sad.
5 out of 5 stars
3 June, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Bacon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] UGGGGG I LOVES THISSS. The taste was perfect and I really thought it had a good texture too, it was fresh and the packaging was good too. Overall I think it’s great value for money.
5 out of 5 stars
9 May, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
This is our go to bacon now!
Such a classic smoky sweet flavor bacon. We would love this in thick cut!!!
1 out of 5 stars
6 May, 2025
originally posted on smithfield.com
Thin as a piece of paper and not even cut longways
Opened package to make for family, bacon looked like it was just thrown in the package. Not even long ways like normal bacon is. All folded in circles. Very disappointed. Had to unwind it to make it.