If you like all things pork, you need to find your way to this secret restaurant in Salem, Massachusetts. Back Alley Bacon is a one-of-a-kind dining experience that you’ll absolutely love. If you can figure out the password, that is. Keep reading for all the details, including how to get in.

Google Maps Back Alley Bacon is a small restaurant in Salem. It uses word of mouth to draw in customers, but once you try the meat here, you won’t need any further enticing to come back.

Facebook/Back Alley Bacon So why is this place so special? First of all, it’s hard to find. Head to Liberty Street on Wednesday nights and keep your eye out for a red lantern illuminated by a single candle.

Facebook/Back Alley Bacon Once you find the spot, ring the buzzer and wait to be greeted. You’ll have to cough up the password to get in, but don’t worry – each night’s secret phrase is posted to the Back Alley Bacon’s Facebook page and Twitter account. If you can’t access those, you’ll have to wait for another diner to show up and clue you in.

Facebook/Back Alley Bacon Once you’re inside, you’ll be treated to a single delicious pork dinner. The offering changes every week, but past entrées have included roast pork belly with polenta, caramelized onions, and apples, as well as a pork shoulder confit with roasted bacon.

Facebook/Back Alley Bacon This place is definitely not one for vegetarians, as there’s only ever one thing on the menu. It’s cash only, but you don’t need to worry about emptying your wallet. Each meal ranges in price from $10 to $15.

Facebook/Back Alley Bacon Back Alley Bacon is only open once a week on Wednesdays starting at 5:30 p.m. They start turning away hopeful pork-seekers when all the food is gone, so get there early to be sure of feasting.

Back Alley Bacon is located on Liberty Street, Salem, Mass. Look out for the lighted red lantern. Click here for their Facebook page where the weekly password is posted. For another great hidden eatery, check out this Massachusetts restaurant in a tunnel.

Google Maps

Back Alley Bacon is a small restaurant in Salem. It uses word of mouth to draw in customers, but once you try the meat here, you won’t need any further enticing to come back.

Facebook/Back Alley Bacon

So why is this place so special? First of all, it’s hard to find. Head to Liberty Street on Wednesday nights and keep your eye out for a red lantern illuminated by a single candle.

Once you find the spot, ring the buzzer and wait to be greeted. You’ll have to cough up the password to get in, but don’t worry – each night’s secret phrase is posted to the Back Alley Bacon’s Facebook page and Twitter account. If you can’t access those, you’ll have to wait for another diner to show up and clue you in.

Once you’re inside, you’ll be treated to a single delicious pork dinner. The offering changes every week, but past entrées have included roast pork belly with polenta, caramelized onions, and apples, as well as a pork shoulder confit with roasted bacon.

This place is definitely not one for vegetarians, as there’s only ever one thing on the menu. It’s cash only, but you don’t need to worry about emptying your wallet. Each meal ranges in price from $10 to $15.

Back Alley Bacon is only open once a week on Wednesdays starting at 5:30 p.m. They start turning away hopeful pork-seekers when all the food is gone, so get there early to be sure of feasting.

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