How to Store Bacon
Keep your Hellers bacon fresh, flavoursome, and ready when you need it. Discover our top tips for storing rasher bacon, middle bacon, and shoulder bacon so every slice stays delicious.
Bacon
From crispy streaky bacon to juicy rasher bacon, tender middle bacon, and flavour-packed shoulder bacon, Hellers has a bacon for every meal. Perfect for breakfasts, weekend barbies, or adding a tasty twist to your favourite bacon recipes NZ, our range is always fresh, full of flavour, and ready to cook.
Whether you like your bacon crispy, meaty, or somewhere in between, our range of streaky bacon, rasher bacon, shoulder bacon, middle bacon, middle eye bacon, and bacon strips has you covered. On this page, you’ll find our full selection of Hellers bacon products, helpful how-to guides for storing and cooking, tasty bacon recipes NZ families love, and handy FAQs to answer all your bacon questions. From quick weekday breakfasts to laid-back weekend barbies, Hellers bacon is easy to cook, full of flavour, and always a Kiwi kitchen favourite.
Bacon How To's
How to Cook Hellers Bacon
Get perfectly cooked Hellers bacon every time, whether you’re grilling, pan-frying, air-frying, or cooking on the BBQ. Our top tips help you get that golden, crispy finish while keeping the bacon juicy and full of flavour.
Hellers Bacon Recipes
Bacon FAQs
How long does bacon last in the fridge?
How long does bacon last in the fridge depends on whether it’s raw or precooked. Raw rasher bacon, middle bacon, or shoulder bacon keeps up to 4–5 days when stored correctly, while most precooked bacon strips stay fresh for 3–4 days. Always check the use-by date for best results.
What’s the best way to store raw bacon once opened?
The best way to store raw bacon once opened is to remove it from the packaging and place it in a labelled, dated plastic container or snap-lock bag. This keeps streaky bacon, middle eye bacon, and rasher bacon fresh for 4–5 days and prevents it from drying out too much — a little drying won’t affect cooking.
Can you freeze bacon?
Yes — leftover raw or precooked bacon can be frozen. Place it in a snap-lock bag, clearly label and date it, and it will keep for up to 3 months. Unopened packs can go straight into the freezer. Thaw in the fridge overnight to maintain its texture.
How should I store precooked bacon?
Precooked bacon like Hellers bacon strips is best kept in its twin-pack containers, folding the slices onto each other for easy storage. Other precooked bacon can be moved to a sealed container — just remember to label it with the date you opened it
Can I keep bacon in its original packaging?
Yes — you can keep bacon in its original packaging if you plan to eat it within 1–2 days. Simply fold the packaging over to protect the remaining slices from spoiling.
How can I tell if bacon has gone bad?
Bacon has gone bad if it smells sour, feels slimy, or has changed colour. Always check the smell, texture, and use-by date before cooking.