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No Nitrite Added, Naturally Cured Meats

My wife recently brought home a 12 ounce package of naturally cured bacon that cost her $4.99.  That works out to $6.65 per pound, and after cooking shrinkage the eaten portion will be more expensive.  All meat qualifies to be labeled as “Natural,” but only a small amount of it is certified to be labeled “Organic.”  Products labeled Natural must not contain any… Read More »