A slice of Americana

摘要

In an industry where change is often the norm, thick-sliced bacon remains a true slice of Americana. Considered a gourmet product crafted by artisans, boutique bacon can yield higher margins for savvy processors willing to compete in this market.rn"Thick slicing harkens back to the days when people cut their bacon with a knife, which naturally resulted in thicker slices," says Steven Burger, president of Burgers' Smokehouse, California, Mo., "so for me thick-sliced bacon is nostalgic."