LEARN TO CURE YOUR OWN BACON

Sure, it’s easy enough to buy a pack of tasty bacon at the shops, but have you ever considered curing it yourself?

What you’ll need: CURING BACON

Prep time:

1 week Cook time:

2 hours Difficulty:

Medium

REQUIRED

800 g square pork belly, skin removed 20 g non-iodised coarse sea salt

2 g pink curing salt 12 g brown sugar 1½ tsp ground black pepper

OPTIONAL FLAVOURS

2 tsp smoked paprika 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tsp coriander seeds

EQUIPMENT

Meat thermometer Large glass container Large ziplock bag Wire rack

Baking tray