I have some bacon I bought at Costco in the freezer. It's really good stuff. I haven't eaten any in over 6 months, I think.
The bits and pieces you get from the butcher are the shit!
I used to do that, but I'd get the box at the supermarket. I'd trim the fat off, render it for baking. The leaner stuff I'd fry and add to refried beans, frequently, with fried onions.
OK, brand? My family used to get Amana bacon sent to us years ago. It was easily the best ever. The stuff I got from Costco is similar, smoked. Maybe not as good, it's been a while since I've had Amana. Yeah, they're the same people who make the refrigerators.