Cottage bacon is made from the shoulder instead of the belly. Because it is a little less fatty than regular bacon, cottage bacon tends not to shrink as much while cooking, making it perfect for BLTs.
If you plan to cook this up within the week, keep it in the fridge. If you are not sure, then go ahead and freeze it. Thaw slowly in cool water before cooking. Cook to an internal temp of 145 degrees F.
