BACON RINDLESS MIDDLE MANUKA SMOKED LEONARDS (1KG) [CHIL]

Product Description

Bacon Rindless Middle Manuka Smoked Leonards (1KG) [CHIL] is a premium-quality, chilled bacon product crafted from middle-cut pork and delicately smoked with authentic New Zealand manuka wood. Produced by Leonards—a trusted name in NZ smallgoods—this rindless bacon is expertly cured and trimmed for convenience, consistency, and unbeatable flavour, making it ideal for cafés, caterers, commercial kitchens, and households that want a high-quality bacon experience.

Each 1KG vacuum-sealed pack contains evenly sliced rashers, trimmed of rind for immediate use with minimal prep. The middle cut offers an excellent balance of lean pork and streaks of natural fat, delivering both crispness and moisture when cooked. The manuka smoke adds a mild, sweet smokiness that enhances everything from a simple bacon and egg breakfast to gourmet sandwiches, salads, pastas, or cabinet food.

Supplied fresh and chilled—not frozen—this bacon is perfect for fast-paced kitchens that need reliable, high-performing ingredients. It cooks evenly on flat tops, grills, and in ovens, making it versatile enough for breakfast menus, lunch items, wraps, and high-end plated meals. The rindless format also reduces waste and ensures every slice is ready to serve.

Leonards’ manuka smoked bacon is known for its natural flavour profile and NZ-local production standards, giving your kitchen the flavour and quality that customers expect.

Key Points

• 1KG chilled pack of rindless middle-cut bacon.
  
• Naturally manuka smoked for authentic NZ flavour.
  
• Produced by Leonards, a respected NZ smallgoods brand.
  
• Rindless for ease of use and zero trimming required.
  
• Balanced lean meat and fat for great texture and taste.
  
• Ideal for pan-frying, grilling, baking, or crisping.
  
• Vacuum-sealed for freshness and food safety compliance.
  
• Versatile: breakfast plates, bacon rolls, burgers, pasta, salads, and more.
  
• Suitable for cafés, caterers, restaurants, and bulk household use.
  
• Made in New Zealand and chilled for quality retention.
  

Benefits

The biggest advantage of using Bacon Rindless Middle Manuka Smoked Leonards is the combination of taste, convenience, and performance. Its rindless format saves prep time, reduces waste, and allows for quicker turnaround during service—key benefits for commercial kitchens and busy food operations.

The manuka wood smoke infuses a distinctly Kiwi flavour that is subtle, sweet, and aromatic—perfect for pairing with eggs, toast, avocado, or layered into gourmet burgers and sandwiches. The bacon crisps up beautifully while maintaining juicy, meaty bites thanks to its balanced fat content.

Supplied chilled, the bacon maintains excellent texture and is ready for immediate use without thawing, improving workflow and food safety. Its generous 1KG size ensures consistent supply during breakfast and lunch rushes, while its high yield makes it ideal for controlling cost per serve.

For customers seeking clean-label and high-flavour bacon, this product ticks all the boxes: NZ-made, naturally smoked, and professionally packed for performance.

Why You Should Choose This Product

This bacon is perfect for kitchens that demand flavour, flexibility, and speed. Whether you’re plating breakfast for 100, prepping BLTs for takeaway, or crafting cabinet frittatas, Leonards Bacon Rindless Middle Manuka Smoked delivers excellent results every time.

With no rind to trim and no freezing required, it’s ready when you are. Leonards’ reputation means you can count on batch consistency, flavour integrity, and food safety compliance, backed by a supplier trusted across NZ’s foodservice sector.

Choose this product if you want to enhance your bacon offering with a premium, smoky, rindless middle cut that performs in both casual and premium culinary settings.

Conclusion

Leonards Bacon Rindless Middle Manuka Smoked (1KG) [CHIL] is a top-tier bacon solution for New Zealand’s food professionals and bacon lovers alike. With its clean rindless trim, natural manuka smoke, and chilled freshness, it’s built to deliver great results with less prep and more flavour.

Whether in a café kitchen, catering tray, or weekend fry-up at home, this bacon is an easy upgrade that brings local flavour and professional quality to every plate.