VICTORIA’S best bacon has been announced, as a part of Australian Bacon Week, which kicked off on Monday.
Rob’s British Butcher, Dandenong, took out the short cut category, and placed second nationally, while Bertocchi Smallgoods took out Victoria’s full rasher category.
More than 125 entries were received from across the country, with winners announced at the recent Australian PorkMark Awards.
The judging panel assessed appearance, aroma, and taste, and said Rob’s British Butcher had a striking and dark appearance, clean aroma, and an interesting and exceptional taste.
Country Style Meats, Garfield, took out second prize, while Wattle City Meats, Maryborough, rounded out the top three.
Bertocchi’s full rasher was described by the judges as having a nice colour, nice smoky aroma, and a great, spicy flavour.
Montrose Meats, Montrose, took out second prize, and Rob’s British Butcher placed third.
Nationally, Griffith Butchery, ACT, took out the full rasher category, and Barossa Fine Foods, SA, took out best short cut.
