Free-Range Short Cut Bacon — 2026 National Gold Medal, 95/100 score.
This is our current benchmark for bacon at The Lucky Pig.
Made from free-range pork loin, this short cut bacon is carefully cured and smoked to deliver a clean, balanced flavour with a proper bite. It’s built to cook well, eat well and perform consistently — whether it’s breakfast at home or part of something bigger.
At the 2026 Australian Meat Excellence Awards, this product scored 95/100, earning a national gold medal under a judging system designed to find faults.
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Cut: Short cut (lean eye with cap)
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Flavour: Clean smoke, balanced cure
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Cook: Crisps evenly, holds structure
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Best for: breakfast, sandwiches, pasta, salads
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Made: in-store at The Lucky Pig, Bentleigh
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Award: 2026 Australian Meat Excellence Awards Gold Medal (95/100)
Read the full 2026 Australian Meat Excellence Awards results
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