Best bacon

The bacon judged to be the best in New Zealand can be found in Christchurch. It's made by Peter Timbs Meats, in Edgeware Rd, and won the 2009 Lesnies 100% New Zealand Bacon Competition.

Peter Timbs Meats also took home the streaky bacon gold medal with their honey cured streaky bacon.

Winners by category:

Middle Eye bacon

Gold
Sam's Butchery, Kelston, Auckland
Silver
Harris Meats, Cheviot, Canterbury
Bronze
Redcliffs Butchery, Redcliffs, Christchurch

Shoulder bacon

Gold
Netherby Meats Ltd, Ashburton
Silver
Harris Meats, Cheviot, Canterbury
Bronze
Elite Meats, Riccarton, Christchurch

Streaky bacon

Gold
Peter Timbs Meats, St Albans, Christchurch (also Bacon of the Year)
Silver
Bulls Bacon, Bulls, Manawatu
Bronze
The Village Butcher, Blenheim

Middle bacon

Gold
Goodman Fielder, Auckland
Silver
Butcher Jacks, Glenfield, Auckland
Joint Bronze
The Meat Factory, Te Awamutu
Joint Bronze
Manly Village Butcher, Whangaparaoa, Auckland