National Gold Medal-winning Short Cut Bacon, handcrafted in Bentleigh.
Made from premium free-range pork loin, our Short Cut Bacon is hand cured and smoked in-house at The Lucky Pig. It delivers a generous eye of meat, crisp edges and rich smoky flavour without the excess fat of streaky bacon, making it the perfect choice for everyday breakfasts, sandwiches and family meals.
At The Lucky Pig, we still cure and smoke our own bacon because we believe quality comes from controlling every step of the process. Every batch is carefully prepared by our team in Bentleigh, resulting in bacon that earned National Gold at the 2026 Australian Meat Excellence Awards.
Why you'll love it
- Made from premium free-range pork loin
- Hand cured and smoked in-house
- National Gold Medal winner at the 2026 Australian Meat Excellence Awards
- Lean, meaty and full of rich smoky flavour
- Perfect for breakfast, BLTs, burgers, pasta and brunch
What is Short Cut Bacon?
Short Cut Bacon comes from the loin of the pig, giving it a large eye of lean meat with just enough fat around the edge to create flavour while cooking. Compared with streaky bacon, it contains less fat and a meatier bite, making it one of Australia's most popular choices for everyday cooking.
If you enjoy crispy bacon without sacrificing the amount of meat on your plate, Short Cut Bacon is the perfect option.
Luke's Butcher's Tip
Cook Short Cut Bacon over medium heat rather than high. This allows the fat to render slowly while keeping the eye of the bacon juicy. For sandwiches or burgers, remove it from the pan just before it's fully crisp, as it will continue to crisp slightly while resting.
Perfect for
- Full cooked breakfasts
- BLT sandwiches
- Carbonara
- Loaded baked potatoes
- Burgers
- Breakfast wraps
- Weekend brunches
Short Cut Bacon vs Streaky Bacon
Short Cut Bacon and Streaky Bacon each have their place in the kitchen. Short Cut Bacon offers a leaner cut with more meat, making it ideal for breakfasts, sandwiches and everyday family meals. Streaky Bacon contains more fat, making it perfect when you want extra crispy bacon or you're wrapping meats before roasting.
Still deciding? Read our guide: Streaky vs Short Cut Bacon: Which Should You Buy?.
Need some inspiration?
- Breakfast Devilled Eggs with Crispy Bacon
- Crispy Bacon Focaccia with Grapes
- Bacon & Egg Rice Paper Scrolls
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze Short Cut Bacon?
Yes. Freeze it in its original packaging or divide it into smaller portions for easy meal prep.
Is Short Cut Bacon already smoked?
Yes. Our bacon is hand cured and smoked in-house before it reaches your kitchen.
Why is Short Cut Bacon leaner than Streaky Bacon?
Because it's cut from the loin rather than the belly, giving it a larger eye of meat and less fat.
Learn more from your butcher
Order Short Cut Bacon Online
Order online for click & collect from our Bentleigh butcher shop or local Melbourne delivery. Whether you're cooking breakfast for the family, making the perfect BLT or preparing a weekend brunch, you'll receive the same National Gold Medal-winning bacon we proudly make in-house every week.