AUSTIN, MINN. — Hormel Foods Corp. announced the launch of a new product from its Hormel Black Label brand, the Oven Ready Thick Cut bacon. 

"As a brand that's always been at the forefront of bacon innovation, we wanted to bring our consumers a product that makes enjoying our signature Hormel Black Label Bacon even more convenient," said Aly Sill, senior brand manager For Hormel Black Label Bacon. "With Oven Ready Thick Cut Bacon, it's never been easier to enjoy the unmatched flavor of Hormel Black Label bacon. Our oven safe tray delivers eight perfectly cooked slices, every single time."

The new bacon requires putting the bacon and the included cooking tray in a preheated oven for about 20 minutes, depending on the desired level of crispiness. The disposable cooking tray simplifies clean up after cooking is completed. 

Hormel said the new product is flexible enough to serve for breakfast, a quick snack or use as a topping on a favorite dish. 

Hormel Black Label Oven Ready Thick Cut Bacon is available at select retailers nationwide with expanded distribution planned for 2025.