HOMEMADE BACON
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Time 3h30m
Yield 3 1/2 pounds bacon
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse the pork belly and pat dry. Transfer to a resealable 2-gallon plastic bag. To make the spice rub, mix the kosher salt, pink salt, brown sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, paprika and cumin in a bowl. Coat the pork belly all over with the mixture.
- Close the bag and refrigerate 7 to 10 days, flipping once a day, until the pork belly feels firm. It should take 7 days for a thin belly that is about 11/2 inches thick, longer for a belly that's 2 to 3 inches thick.
- Remove the pork belly from the bag, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. Refrigerate the belly on a rack, uncovered, 48 hours.
- Set up your smoker according to the manufacturer's instructions using applewood chips, and set to 200 degrees F. Smoke the pork belly 3 hours, or until the bacon reaches an internal temperature of 150 degrees F.
- Remove the rind (optional), then slice and cook as desired. To store, wrap the bacon in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
- Pink curing salt is a mix of salt and sodium nitrite. It keeps the meat pink and protects it from bacteria. You can find it at specialty food stores or online.
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[email protected]This was my first time making bacon, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the bacon was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Wafa Abdnour
[email protected]I've been making bacon for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The bacon is so crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be using this recipe from now on.
Gufran Husain
[email protected]This bacon recipe is amazing! The bacon is crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Jordan Bostock
[email protected]I've tried many different bacon recipes, but this one is my favorite. The bacon is always crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Alima Amza
[email protected]This is the best bacon recipe I've ever used. The bacon is always crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mian Rauf
[email protected]I made this bacon for breakfast this morning, and it was a hit! The bacon was crispy and flavorful, and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Arafat Hossain Sumit
[email protected]This was my first time making bacon, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the bacon was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Saley Sulemana
[email protected]I've been making bacon for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The bacon is so crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be using this recipe from now on.
Fazeela Kashif
[email protected]This bacon recipe is amazing! The bacon is crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
mirage kambwiri
[email protected]I've tried many different bacon recipes, but this one is my favorite. The bacon is always crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Faizan Ahmed
[email protected]This is the best bacon recipe I've ever used. The bacon is always crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ramzan Ahmed
[email protected]I made this bacon for breakfast this morning, and it was a hit! The bacon was crispy and flavorful, and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.
Yelina lopez
[email protected]This was my first time making bacon, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the bacon was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Afeef Dular
[email protected]I've been making bacon for years, but this recipe is by far the best. The bacon is so crispy and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be using this recipe from now on.
Jessica Sika
[email protected]This is the best homemade bacon recipe I've ever tried! The bacon was crispy and flavorful, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.