Those chemicals are called nitrites and nitrates — and they are ... Among them is his nitrite-free bacon, although Daniel is quick to point out that he still produces a nitrite-cured one too.

look for packaging that says "sodium nitrate free." "Cured" bacon uses sodium nitrate and is too thin for his recipe. Also, ...

That said, nitrate-free bacon does exist. One such brand is Finnebrogue's Naked Bacon, which launched in 2018. It isn't cured ...