10 Bacon Bits Brands Made With Real Pork

If you're a bacon lover, it's a good idea to have a bag of bacon bits stocked in your kitchen. There are so many things you can do with bacon bits, including adding them to scrambled eggs, integrating them into a casserole, or mixing them into pasta. You could also make a cheesy bacon dip or easy bacon-tomato appetizers, both of which are hits at a dinner party. To make something unexpected, you could even take your fudge to the next level with a sprinkle of bacon bits.

Before you go out and buy bacon bits, though, keep in mind that many brands of bacon bits don't use actual bacon. While it may seem strange, oftentimes, bacon bits are made of bacon-flavored texturized soy pieces. If you're vegan, this may be good news. However, for those of us that like our bacon bits to contain, well, bacon, we need to be more aware of the brands we're buying. To help with this, we've made this list of 10 brands that use real pork to make their bacon bits — there's no fake bacon here.

First up, we have these bacon "crumbles" from Tender Belly, which are full of smoked flavor and easier to taste when you integrate them into recipes because they're big, significant pieces.

Buy a 3-ounce bag of Tender Belly Uncured Hardwood Smoked Bacon Crumbles from Whole Foods Market for $5.99.

Trader Joe's fans should be happy to know that they can find real bacon bits on TJ's shelves. These uncured bacon bits have a rich, smoky flavor and just six simple items in the ingredient list: pork belly, water, sea salt, sugar, natural smoke flavor, and cultured celery powder.

At TJ's, you can buy a bag of Uncured Bacon Bits for $3.29.

Walmart's Great Value-brand bacon bits are shelf stable with a shelf life of 240 days (if you're wondering how that works with real pork, read our guide on how store-bought bacon bits are made to be shelf-stable). However, it's only shelf stable while unopened; refrigerate after opening.

Buy a 9-ounce bag of Great Value Real Bacon Pieces from Walmart for $6.27.

Costco shoppers can get their hands on 100% real bacon bits with a deliciously smoky flavor thanks to this Kirkland Signature product. Just like any other bacon bits, these need to be refrigerated after opening, but they come in a conveniently resealable bag so you can rest easy knowing that they'll stay fresh. Just make sure you have room in your fridge for this hefty bag.

Buy a 20-ounce bag of Kirkland Signature Bacon Crumbles from Costco for $10.99.

Another option for Whole Foods shoppers is Wellshire Farms Bacon Bits, which contain just pork, sea salt, raw sugar, and spices. The bacon is made without water, ensuring the bits have a firm texture. Flavor-wise, you can expect plenty of smokiness, as well as a hint of sweetness thanks to the sugar. The pork used is raised without antibiotics, and the bacon is cured only with sea salt (so no synthetic nitrates or nitrites).

Buy a 3-ounce bag of Wellshire Farms Bacon Bits from Whole Foods for $5.99.

Next up, we have Hormel Real Bacon Bits, which come in a convenient-to-use shakeable container. The bacon bits in this jar equate to seven full strips of bacon, so you should be able to use just one jar for plenty of recipes. The bits, which contain 40% less fat than pan-fried bacon, are smoky, a little bit sweet, and all around full of irresistible bacon flavor.

Buy the 3-ounce jar of Hormel Real Bacon Bits from Target for $3.69.

Oscar Mayer is a brand you're likely familiar with for its hot dogs (by the way, its stuffed hot dogs live up to the hype). It's also a brand you can go to for real bacon bits, which are slow-smoked with real wood for a delectable hickory smoke flavor in every bite. You can even pair these bacon bits with Oscar Meyer's wieners when making a loaded hot dog.

Buy a 4.5-ounce bag of Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits from Walmart for $4.68.

These bacon bits from Epic have a hickory-smoked flavor and are uncured, gluten-free, and keto and paleo friendly. This bag is one of the pricier options on this list, so it may be more of a special occasion buy, but it's still good to know about all of your choices for real bacon bits.

Buy a 3-ounce bag of Epic Hickory Smoked Bacon Topper Bits from Epic Provisions for $7.99.

If you're a member of Sam's Club instead of Costco, you can still get your hands on bacon bits made with real pork. This crumbled bacon has been hardwood smoked for hours to achieve a delicious depth of flavor, and it has a satisfying crunch that you should love adding to a variety of dishes. The bits also come in a resealable bag to keep them fresh over time.

Buy a 20-ounce bag of Member's Mark Real Crumbled Bacon from Sam's Club for $8.98.

While it may be less well-known than Costco or Sam's Club, BJ's Wholesale Club is another membership-based warehouse chain that plenty of people do their grocery shopping at (to find out more, read our ultimate guide to shopping at BJ's). Luckily, BJ's store brand, Wellsley Farms, also has bacon bits made with real pork. They're naturally smoked, so you can expect a bag full of flavorful bacon.

Buy a 20-ounce bag of Wellsley Farms 100% Real Bacon Crumbles from BJ's Wholesale Club for $10.99.