588829 Sun Jan 18 09:55:14 -0800 2009 21 13 New England 0 4336482 I've been asked to do several bacon tasting events in NYC in a few weeks showcasing the best bacons from New England, and especially Maine. Any suggestions? Sun Jan 18 09:55:14 -0800 2009 10732 JMF 1 4336565 Not aware of any in Maine but Harrington's in Vermont makes excellent bacon. I know there is another place called Dakins Farm- not sure where they are in New England- that has smoked products. Sun Jan 18 10:35:32 -0800 2009 4336482 13202 emilief 2 4336719 Dakin Farm in Vermont has fantastic bacon. Sun Jan 18 11:42:10 -0800 2009 4336565 167844 stroshow3 2 4336879 I like Harrington's a lot, too. I'm quite fond lately of Vermont Smoke and Cure - they also make the venison smoked sausage about which i've waxed on elsewhere. Sun Jan 18 12:47:45 -0800 2009 4336565 12205 sophie fox 1 4336592 I love the bacon from North Country Smokehouse in New Hampshire. We only get it on special occasions as it's quite pricey, but on Christmas morning it was as good as ever. Sun Jan 18 10:45:26 -0800 2009 4336482 42266 jhberkley 2 4343587 another vote for north country smokehouse, though I don't even find it that pricey - seems pretty much the same as any other good bacon. Wed Jan 21 00:31:42 -0800 2009 4336592 254582 BostonCharles 1 4336659 Geez - 0 for 3 with Maine. Maybe it's just lobstah and sea urchins downeast - no pigs. But here's a great place in CT: http://www.nodinesmokehouse.com/products.asp?dept=1 Sun Jan 18 11:16:07 -0800 2009 4336482 10312 applehome 2 4336924 I was just reading the posts here and I was going to mention Nodine's as well but Applehome beat me to it!(LOL) We prefer Nodine's richly smoked bacons to the more commercial brands of Harrington's and Dakin Farms which are more mass-produced. Sun Jan 18 13:04:33 -0800 2009 4336659 16716 catnip 3 4337554 I'll third Nodine's. That was always a stop on the way home anytime we were remotely in that neck of the woods. :) Sun Jan 18 18:19:56 -0800 2009 4336924 249664 kattyeyes 1 4337137 Smith's Log Smokehouse in Monroe, ME http://www.logsmokehouse.net/index.html I haven't tried thier bacon yet, but the Salmon, Salamis, and Sausages are all very good. Sun Jan 18 14:43:37 -0800 2009 4336482 11222 Infomaniac 2 4337295 I tried Vermont Smoke & Cure Maple smoked no nitrate/nitrite bacon over the holidays and thought it one of the best I've ever had. Would rate it much higher then Harringtons or Nadines. Sorry, no idea of Maine bacons though. Sun Jan 18 16:12:20 -0800 2009 4337137 158319 mjoyous 1 4337547 Smith's Smokehouse (can't remember what town) in Downeast Maine has a GREAT Blackstrap Bacon! Sun Jan 18 18:13:15 -0800 2009 4336482 16106 morla 1 4338071 Where is the tasting? ..... Jimmy's? Mon Jan 19 02:40:25 -0800 2009 4336482 217183 ChefGrant 2 4338109 Jimmy's 43 and Astor, if I can make it fit my schedule in the first week of Feb. Also possible miracle fruit tasting event at Jimmy's. Mon Jan 19 04:23:32 -0800 2009 4338071 10732 JMF 1 4340514 I've purchased bacon from Sunset Acres Farm at farmers markets in the summer. They don't make it, but I think it is cured by Curtis Meats in Warren, ME. The bacon is pretty good. It does have nitrates in it, though the minimum required by state laws, based on the folks at Sunset Acre. I'd contact Bob there and ask him. Mon Jan 19 20:11:58 -0800 2009 4336482 92862 BikeToEat 1 4403619 Try Nodine's Bacons, their Apple Smoked bacon was voted #2 in the country by Cook's illustrated magazine. They are in Ct. , website: www.nodinesmokehouse.com Give them a shot. Tue Feb 10 07:52:31 -0800 2009 4336482 265114 foodtank 1 4404993 Absolutely try thick, salty bacon from Pekarski's Sausage in South Deerfield, Mass. Another good choice is Outlook Farm outside of Northampton, Mass. Tue Feb 10 14:01:36 -0800 2009 4336482 265236 jmrp 1 4405175 Little Alaska farm in Maine has some great bacon Tue Feb 10 15:00:44 -0800 2009 4336482 217183 ChefGrant 1 4405843 I hope this helps and close too: http://thebaconman.com/ Phone : 207-460-2233 Address : PO Box 5538 Ellsworth Maine 04605 USA Cheers, Mark Tue Feb 10 18:51:43 -0800 2009 4336482 93538 Passadumkeg 2 4410360 There's also Smith's Log Smokehouse in Monroe, ME. www.logsmokehouse.net Cold smoked, nitrate-free, processed with blackstrap molasses, not sugar. Thu Feb 12 07:59:10 -0800 2009 4405843 211097 ciclista 3 4410464 Yes, excellent. Thu Feb 12 08:29:53 -0800 2009 4410360 93538 Passadumkeg 1 4411957 Recently been buying from North Country Smokehouse in Claremont, NH - been very happy with their bacon. Thu Feb 12 14:28:14 -0800 2009 4336482 104117 02sbxstr