City or country? Cured or uncured? Bone-in or boneless? With so many options, it's hard to know what kind of ham to buy. We ...

The USDA rules require uncured bacon to be labeled as “no nitrites or nitrates added.” Nitrites are naturally occurring both ...

Some chefs report subtle flavor differences between conventionally cured and naturally cured bacon. “Uncured” varieties often ...

While cured and uncured bacon use different curing agents, there is hardly a difference in taste between the two. “Cured bacon may taste a bit saltier in some instances,” says Moskowitz, but ...