Julie,

If you don't mind paying shipping charges, Greg Gunthorpe will sell
you
uncured, grass-fed bacon.  (I marinate mine over night in a little
salt
and a natural liquid hickory smoke.)  He sells cured bacon also, but
is
still searching for a nitrate-free smoke house nearby.  (I'm hoping if
we create enough demand here, he'll work a little harder on that
project.)

 grassfarmer.com - PASTURED PIGS ON THE GUNTHORP FARM

Lois

> I'm not even sure if bacon and sausage are considered paleo.  I was wondering
> if there is a brand of bacon and sausage which doesn't contain sodium
> nitrate.  I've called all of the health foods stores in our area and can't
> find any.  I did find turkey bacon which doesn't contain any, but it's 99%
> fat-free and I'm looking to add fat to my diet, believe it or not.
> Explanation to follow.
> Thanks!  : )
>  - Julie
>