HOMEMADE BACON

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The idea was to rub pork belly with smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black pepper before slowly roasting until tender. After an overnight chill, the belly would be sliced and fried crisp.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 11h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds whole pork belly
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  • Season pork belly with paprika, salt, and pepper. Tightly wrap pork twice in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 2 1/2 hours. Turn off the oven; let pork rest in the oven for 1 hour. Remove meat from oven, leaving it wrapped in aluminum foil, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Remove pork from foil and slice across the grain in 1/4-inch thick slices. Working in batches, cook pork in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden and crisped, 6 to 8 minutes per slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 2017.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Theo Walcott
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I love this bacon recipe! It's so easy to make and the bacon always comes out perfect. I've also tried using different types of wood chips to smoke the bacon, and it always turns out great.


Jalissa Lopez
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This bacon recipe is amazing! The bacon is crispy and flavorful, and it's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


hossenshobuj khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good bacon recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper!


Zakariya Khan
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This is the best bacon recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the bacon comes out perfect every time. I love that I can control the smokiness of the bacon by adjusting the amount of liquid smoke I add.


GW Pauley
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I've tried this recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfect. The bacon is crispy and flavorful, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mgrx sailesh
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This bacon was delicious! It was crispy and flavorful, and it had just the right amount of smokiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves bacon.


Tashana Gordon
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a very experienced cook. But it turned out to be really easy! The bacon cooked evenly and had a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


doris makena
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I'm not a big fan of bacon, but I have to admit that this recipe was pretty good. The bacon was crispy and flavorful, and it didn't have that greasy taste that I usually associate with bacon.


Rustin Marneval
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This was my first time making bacon at home, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the bacon came out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Adam Stiff
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I've been making bacon at home for years, and this recipe is definitely one of the best. The bacon was cooked evenly and had a nice, crispy texture. I'll definitely be making this again!


Ali hedar
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This bacon recipe is a game-changer! I've tried many bacon recipes before, but this one takes the cake. The bacon came out crispy and flavorful, with just the right amount of smokiness. My family loved it!