There’s a new bacon in town that’s trading in its piggy roots for a golden glow. Enter the 24 carat-gold flecked bacon from Gamze Smokehouse, a creation so lavish it might just make your wallet squeal. Priced at a staggering $100 for 400 grams, this is a breakfast fit for a Queen.

Crafted by Slovenian expat Felix Gamze and his son Brendan, this bacon is a true statement piece for that person in your life who is just impossible to buy for.

Let’s render the opulence: the pigs are free-range heritage breed black beauties from South Australia’s Limestone Coast, who, in their final six weeks, dine on a diet of acorns and macadamia nuts. Because ordinary feed just won’t do.

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For brining, this bacon luxuriates in Three Bays Mineral Water from the Mornington Peninsula, sweetened with Australian Manuka honey and seasoned with Murray River pink salt.

It wouldn’t be a worthy feast without the final flourish – a sprinkling of gold flakes on top. No, gold doesn’t add to the flavour, but who cares when you’re flexing on your socials with a golden-glimmered breakfast? Let the people know who’s boss.

The pièce de résistance? This bacon is cold-smoked twice over 14 hours in decommissioned wine barrels. It’s not just bacon; it’s bacon with a vintage twist.

So, if you’ve got a hundred bucks to spare and a penchant for all things ostentatious, Gamze Smokehouse’s gold-flecked bacon is waiting for you. Just don’t forget to add it to the grid before you dine.

Want to get your hands on some of Gamze Smokehouse’s Gamze Gold? Head to the website here.

How long does bacon last in the fridge?

Provided your housemates don’t find your gold-flecked bacon in the veggie crisper, the general rule is that bacon will last between five to seven days in the fridge.

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