Sugar free. Gluten free. Not a low calorie food. Humanely raised. Hand crafted & slowly smoked in small batches. Relentless focus on flavor. Exceptional animal care standards. Respect for the land (An energy efficient facility). Not preserved. No nitrates or nitrites (Except for naturally occurring in sea salt and celery powder). No antibiotics ever. No added hormones (Federal regulations prohibit the use of hormones in pork). No nitrates or nitrites (Except for naturally occurring in sea salt and celery powder). Some things simply can't be compromised. We've been handcrafting honest food with excellent flavor for more than a century. Our farms are held to the highest possible standard. We want you to know where your food comes from and trust the people who product it. Guided by integrity, transparency and respect, it's our mission to restore these values to your farm & food systems. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. ncsmokehouse.com. Certified Humane raised & handled. www.certifiedhumane.org.