See which bacon brands and flavors passed the taste test.
Americans eat more than 2 billion pounds of bacon each year, so Woman's Day editors took the time to taste-test bacons and pick the best varieties and flavors for you to bring home.
Not only are these picks palate-pleasing, but they're also great for fuss-free cooking. Feed a crowd with less mess by baking your bacon.
Heat the oven to 400°F, lay the strips on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake until crisp, 18 to 20 minutes.
Bonus: The bacon stays flat and neat. Now click through to see which brands are 
worth your bucks.
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Standard
Slices of pork belly are cured with salt and either dry-smoked or seasoned with liquid smoke.
Boar's Head Naturally Smoked Imported Bacon ($6.49 for 16 oz).
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Center Cut
Sliced closer to the middle of the pork belly, center cut bacon is typically lower in fat than standard.
Oscar Mayer Center Cut Bacon ($5 for 12 oz).
Thick Sliced
Almost double the thickness of standard bacon, thick sliced holds its shape better during cooking.
Wellshire Thick Sliced Dry Rubbed All Natural Uncured Bacon ($5.99 for 12 oz).
Turkey
Made from turkey thighs and/or breast, turkey bacon can be lower in saturated fat than standard pork.
Godshall's Turkey Bacon ($3.99 for 12 oz).
Hickory
This center cut bacon has a subtle smoked flavor and a meaty texture.
Dietz & Watson Gourmet Bacon ($5.99 for 16 oz).
Applewood
These hearty slices have a slight sweetness and come in a handy resealable pack.
Wright Applewood Bacon ($4.65 for 1 lb).
Peppered
More like ham than bacon, these flavorful rashers complete a breakfast of simple fried eggs.
Beeler’s Uncured Garlic & Pepper Bacon ($5.99 to $6.99 for 12 oz).
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