BACON STREAKY GOURMET GOLD LEONARDS (1KG) [CHIL]

Product Description

Bacon Streaky Gourmet Gold Leonards (1KG) [CHIL] is a top-tier bacon product crafted for high-performance kitchens, offering premium quality, superior flavour, and ideal fat-to-meat balance in every slice. Made from carefully selected pork belly and part of Leonards’ renowned Gourmet Gold range, this streaky bacon is expertly cured, manuka smoked, and chilled for optimal freshness—ready to serve in cafés, restaurants, caterers, and premium home kitchens across New Zealand.

Each rasher features the signature streaky texture of alternating fat and lean layers, delivering exceptional crispiness and rich savoury flavour when cooked. The bacon is consistently sliced to professional standards, ensuring even cooking and reliable plate presentation. Whether grilled, pan-fried, or baked, the result is golden, crunchy bacon that enhances every dish.

The 1KG vacuum-sealed chilled pack offers excellent shelf life, portion control, and minimal waste—ideal for high-volume breakfast service, gourmet sandwiches, cabinet food, burger builds, and more. As a chilled product (not frozen), it’s ready to cook immediately, streamlining prep time in fast-paced foodservice environments.

With its natural manuka smoke and rich pork character, Leonards’ streaky bacon stands out for its flavour, consistency, and clean, locally produced quality.

Key Points

• 1KG chilled pack of premium manuka smoked streaky bacon.
  
• Part of Leonards’ Gourmet Gold range—premium NZ smallgoods.
  
• Made from pork belly with ideal fat-meat balance for crisp texture.
  
• Consistently sliced for even cooking and reliable presentation.
  
• Naturally smoked with manuka wood for bold, earthy NZ flavour.
  
• Vacuum-packed for freshness, portion control, and reduced waste.
  
• Ready to cook straight from the fridge—no thawing required.
  
• Ideal for breakfast plates, burgers, cabinet food, wraps, and baked dishes.
  
• High yield, low shrinkage—perfect for foodservice and retail.
  
• NZ made, trusted by chefs, caterers, and hospitality operators.
  

Benefits

This bacon delivers unmatched crispiness and flavour when cooked, thanks to its expertly balanced fat content and natural manuka smoke infusion. Its streaky structure ensures a beautiful golden finish, adding irresistible texture to breakfasts, brunch platters, and sandwiches.

Chefs benefit from the consistently sliced rashers that cook evenly across flat tops or grills, reducing kitchen errors and speeding up service. The chilled format offers superior handling over frozen alternatives, while the vacuum-sealed 1KG pack supports stock rotation and food safety.

For cafés, caterers, and high-output kitchens, this bacon is easy to use and extremely versatile. It performs well in bulk cooking, oven trays, or à la carte servings, and can be served crispy or slightly chewy depending on menu needs.

Leonards’ Gourmet Gold label is a mark of premium sourcing, flavour, and consistency—designed for professionals who want bacon that meets high standards every time.

Why You Should Choose This Product

Choose Bacon Streaky Gourmet Gold Leonards if you value flavour, yield, and performance. The natural manuka smoke gives a distinctly Kiwi edge, while the professional-grade slicing and pork quality make it a reliable favourite for busy kitchens.

It’s perfect for everything from deluxe eggs benedict to loaded burgers and cabinet scrolls. Whether you're a chef plating up for hundreds or a home cook wanting to impress, this bacon delivers the goods with every cook.

Conclusion

Bacon Streaky Gourmet Gold Leonards (1KG) [CHIL] is New Zealand’s answer to premium, professional-quality bacon. With bold manuka flavour, streaky texture, and chilled convenience, it’s the ultimate bacon solution for cafés, caterers, and bacon lovers who demand the best.