Jones Dairy Farm Products Qualify for Prestigious Seal of Excellence

Looking for premium breakfast meats that meet the highest quality standards? Three of Jones Dairy Farm’s most popular retail products have officially qualified for the Master Chefs’ Institute (MCI) Seal of Excellence. This means Jones Dry Aged Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, Uncured No Sugar Ham, and All Natural Pork Sausage Roll have met the Institute’s rigorous evaluation process and exceeded expectations for taste, quality, and performance.

What Is the Master Chefs’ Institute?

The Master Chefs’ Institute is an independent organization led by Certified Master Chefs – the highest level of culinary certification in the U.S., with only 74 chefs holding this elite title. MCI evaluates and recognizes exceptional grocery products through one of the most comprehensive testing programs in the industry. Only 20% of all tested products qualify for the MCI Seal of Excellence.

Why the MCI Seal of Excellence Matters

In a national survey of 1,000 consumers, after being informed on the seal’s purpose, 89% said they’d be more likely to purchase a product that displays the MCI Seal of Excellence. This seal signals that a product has passed more than 1,000 individual tests covering:

• Sensory assessment – Aroma, color, and overall taste
• Product performance – How it cooks and holds up in recipes
• Versatility – Texture, crispness, appearance, and use in various dishes

To qualify, a product must score 80% or higher in every category.

Jones Dairy Farm Products That Qualified

Dry Aged Cherrywood Smoked Bacon

What makes it special?

• Dry aged up to 4 weeks for deep, rich flavor
• Made from leaner, center-cut pork belly
• Cured with a century-old Jones family brine
• Naturally smoked over real cherrywood chips

Certified Master Chefs noted:

• Even cooking with excellent flavor retention
• Crisp yet tender texture with minimal curling
• Lower fat loss for a better eating experience

Uncured No Sugar Ham

What makes it special?

• Made from whole muscle pork with no fillers
• Naturally hickory smoked (never liquid smoke)
• No sugar, MSG, nitrates, or nitrites
• Fully cooked, boneless, and conveniently sized

Certified Master Chefs noted:

• Well-balanced, natural flavor with a hint of juniper berries
• Ideal smokiness and satisfying texture

All Natural Pork Sausage Roll

What makes it special?

• Only three ingredients: pork, salt, and hand-blended spices
• Fresh meat, flash frozen at peak freshness
• No preservatives, MSG, sugar, or fillers

Certified Master Chefs noted:

• Described as the “gold standard” of breakfast sausage
• Exceptional aroma and flavor
• Excellent cooking results

Where to Buy These Products

You can find these MCI-recognized products at grocery stores nationwide. Coming soon: Look for the MCI Seal of Excellence on packaging for:

• Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Cherrywood Smoked Bacon
• Jones Dairy Farm Uncured No Sugar Ham
• Jones Dairy Farm All Natural Sausage Roll

Discover the Jones Difference

Jones Dairy Farm has been family owned and operated for over 135 years, committed to producing simple, wholesome, high-quality meats. These products now carry the trusted MCI Seal of Excellence to reflect their outstanding quality.

Find a store near you and taste the difference.

Learn more about the Master Chefs’ Institute.