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Customer reviews for Hempler's Center Cut European Butcher Style Bacon, 2.5 lbs. for
Hempler's Center Cut European Butcher Style Bacon, 2.5 lbs.
4.4 out of 5 stars
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1,777 ratings511 reviews
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  2. 4 stars11% (191)
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Mar 4, 2025
Reviewer name: VAShopper
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So Glad We Tried It!

Very tasty bacon, although I'd call it a hybrid of ham and bacon, by American standards. The flavor is rustic and smokey, and not overly salty like regular bacon. Sliced thick, making it easy to separate and fry. It makes the absolute best breakfast sandwich I have ever had. On our stovetop I heat a cast iron smooth griddle, melt a pat of butter for each half of a Martin's potato roll bun. Toast the potato rolls, cook the eggs in a circle ring with butter, fry the bacon slices, all on the one griddle. Amazing breakfast sandwich, and this ham is what makes it so special. It really is delicious. It is NOT typical American bacon. It is wonderfully ethnic, reminding me of the many European craft meat shops of my childhood, south of Cleveland Ohio.

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Jul 24, 2024
Reviewer name: GirlyGeek
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Bacon Perfection

This is bacon from the collar v belly (American style) or jowl of the pig. It is bacon with a wee bit of ham attitude. It is smoked, just brown in a skillet: Cooks fast No bacon-fat pool Higher protein No nitrates Perfect thick meaty slices (@15 slices per packet) Amazing in sandwiches, burgers, roll-ups ... LOVE THIS PERFECT BACON STYLE!!!!

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Mar 15, 2024
Reviewer name: showmespfld
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best bacon I've had in years!!

I just happened to see this bacon at Sam's recently (not located anywhere near all of the other bacon-go figure) and it reminded me of a bacon that I used to be able to mail order some 40 years ago. Figured it was worth a try and am I glad I did!! Hardly any fat, good flavor, thick slices makes great BLT's. It won't fry up crispy or at least it didn't for me, but that's OK by me because of the increased meat and lower fat. Please, SAM'S, don't ever stop stocking this like you frequently do other favorite items. I will be telling others about this gem!

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Sep 13, 2023
Reviewer name: GoldenTicket71
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great taste!

A little pricey but worth the price. Great on burgers and I even used it to flavor bean soup. I liked it so much, I went back to Sam’s and purchased another pack before they were sold out. Glad I did because only two were left! Would have bought them both, but the was still rather high.

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Jan 24, 2024
Reviewer name: jackiees
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Good flavor but a little grisly

On a whim going through the aisles at Sam's, this new-to-me style of bacon caught my eye. Even though somewhat pricey, it is relatively lean and cooks up nicely. The flavor is good. So far, have only tried using it in sandwiches and for that we ran into gristle in places. Made it a bit of a hassle to eat and therefore cut down somewhat on enjoying this product. Next time I cook some, I'll try to identify the gristly places and cut them out beforehand.

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Jul 14, 2025
Reviewer name: Jack
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

NICE PACKAGE.....MOVE ALONG.....!

It "looks" nice.....it's "packaged" nice.....and that's "IT"! NO FLAVOR, MINIMAL TEXTURE. I guess you could surmise, at this point, that I'm NOT a repeat purchaser of Center Cut European Butcher Style Bacon. The price, considering it's purchased "via" Sam's Wholesale, isn't a bargain either.

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Jun 16, 2024
Reviewer name: Jo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Delicious Goodness

First time trying and never going back to regular bacon strip cut. Half the fat and an excellent smokey taste. We had a slice with a fried egg for breakfast on Father's day and my husband insisted we have it again as a BLT for dinner. We used Keto white bread also from Sam's Club and the family of 3 which includes my 7 year old daughter were so satisfied. I've seen these cuts in grocery stores but due to the price at regular grocery stores never picked one up. Sam's Club not only has great price but great quality. My family is trying to eat healthier options and this is definitely a new staple in our home.

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Nov 21, 2025
Reviewer name: Joseph
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Not real bacon 🥓

It's good but it isn't really bacon, it's not seasoned like bacon.

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Mar 14, 2024
Reviewer name: Tory
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

None

Ok taste

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Jan 29, 2024
Reviewer name: Lawton
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Wright

Don't last long

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