Broadbent Bacon Starter Kit allows you to try 14 oz. package of all four bacon flavors: 5 packs of our best selling Hickory Smoked, 4 packs of Applewood Smoked & 3 packs Hickory Pepper Smoked. As well as 6 sample pack of 4oz hickory smoked mini bacon pack . Broadbent Country Bacon is a dry cured product. It does not require refrigeration. It has a shelf life of three months. To achieve the ultimate shelf life of the product, we recommend refrigerating for up to 6 months. This product is also freezable for up to 12 months. All products are USDA inspected and meet all USDA shipping requirements for safety.