🥓✨ NIPPON HAM TSURUSHI BACON BLOCK (Approx. 500g) – Deeply Smoked & Authentic Flavor

⭐ The Real Deal: Rich, Smoky Bacon Block for North American Palates, Popular at Costco

For anyone who misses the rich, deep flavor of true, heavily smoked bacon from back home, the Nippon Ham Tsurushi Bacon is the answer! This approximately 500g block is made using a traditional method where the pork belly is cured and then "Tsurushi" (hung and slow-smoked) for an extended period.

The result is a block of bacon with a profound, rich smokiness and deep umami that is often missing from thinly sliced, milder Japanese grocery store bacon. This is the perfect upgrade for a proper, hearty breakfast or a flavorful addition to any dish. It’s a favorite among international shoppers at Costco.

💡 Product Features: The Block Advantage

1. Authentic, Intense Smoke Flavor

Traditional Method: The slow, hanging-smoke process locks in the flavor and gives the bacon a robust, authentic smokiness that Westerners expect. This is definitely not mild bacon!

Deep Umami: The extended curing process concentrates the meat's flavor, creating a delicious salty and savory bite.

2. Ultimate Versatility & Size

Custom Cut: The approximately 500g block allows you to cut the bacon exactly how you want it: thick-cut for steaks, cubed for soups, or thinly sliced for wraps.

Costco Value: The bulk size provides excellent value compared to smaller, pre-sliced packs.

3. The Essential Freezing Hack

Since the block is large, freezing is necessary to preserve its quality:

Pre-Cut & Freeze: Slice the entire block into your desired thicknesses (e.g., 1cm for steaks, 5mm for cooking, cubed for soups) immediately after opening.

Wrap Tight: Wrap each portion tightly in plastic wrap, label, and store in a freezer bag.

Cook from Frozen: Thin slices and cubes can often be thrown directly into a hot pan or soup pot!

👨🍳 Culinary Hacks: Make It Shine

The Ultimate Bacon Steak: Slice the bacon extra thick (1–1.5 cm) and pan-fry it slowly until it develops a crispy exterior and a chewy interior. Serve with eggs, toast, and home fries.

Gourmet Carbonara: Dicing the bacon into cubes (pancetta-style) and rendering the fat slowly will create the perfect base for an authentic, creamy, and smoky carbonara pasta.

Flavor Booster: Dice it small and use it to flavor braised greens (collard or mustard greens), baked beans, or even as a crunchy topping for mac and cheese.

🌐 Reviews Highlight 

"Finally, real bacon in Japan! The smoke flavor is intense and satisfying, exactly like the high-quality bacon I used to buy in the States. Perfect for my morning eggs."

"I buy this at Costco every time. I immediately slice half for steaks and cube the other half for my slow-cooker recipes. The block format is incredibly useful."

"The flavor is so much deeper than typical supermarket brands here. It holds up well in soups and stews without losing its smoky punch."

📋 Product Information at a Glance

Net Weight: Approx. 500g

Style: Block Bacon (Pork Belly)

Brand: Nippon Ham

Storage: Keep refrigerated.

Simplified Ingredients:

Pork Belly, Salt, Sugars, Seasoning, Phosphate, Antioxidant, Coloring Agent, Sodium Nitrite, Smoke.