Free bacon: McDonald’s is giving away bacon during hour-long bacon bash today

McDonald’s classics are getting bacon-ized.

For a limited time, the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder will be available with bacon, and fries will be available with cheese and bacon.

To celebrate the launch of this trio of new bacon-y menu items, the fast-food chain is giving away free bacon today.

Free.

Bacon.

The giveaway takes place today from 4 to 5 p.m.

McDonald’s is dubbing the nationwide bacon bash “Bacon Hour.”

For 60 minutes, customers will be able to get thick-cut, apple wood-smoked bacon with anything on the menu at no additional cost. That means folks can get a free side of bacon with any order – from a Filet-O-Fish to Hot Fudge Sundae.

If you miss the hour-long window, don’t worry.

Wednesday, McDonald’s is launching its three classic menu items with bacon.

For more info, visit www.mcdonalds.com.