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[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Theres quite a bit in between "shipped" and "cut" for bacon. Curing salt (brining or dry application, to prevent bacteria from growing while in the temperature danger zone), this process takes a week or so, and then smoking it (preservation/flavor).