Nueske's Applewood Smoked Pepper Coated Bacon is hand-rubbed with a fresh-cracked blend of Tellicherry Peppercorns before heading into our smokehouse. Made with the Nueske family's Old World curing and slow-smoking recipe, handed down for more than three generations, this very special smoked bacon contains an amazing amount of Nueske's signature flavor... sweet and rich smoke that can only be achieved through slow, patient smoking over genuine Applewood. Nueske's Applewood Smoked Pepper Coated Bacon has been awarded the prestigious Silver sofi™ Award for superior taste and quality from the Specialty Food Association.