bacon cost per pound
1 Like all commodities, the prices will greatly depend on the current market conditions. 2  On average, bacon is going to cost about $5 to $7 per pound. 3  According to BLS.gov, the average prices in the past were $5.33, $6.04 and $6.10 in early 2014.o make bacon, a big slab of the back, sides or belly of the pig is cut off and then subjected to a process of curing. After the curing process, the bacon is still in slab form. In case the meat is meant to be frozen, itâs left in slab form, even though the rind may be trimmed.