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HOW TO MAKE BACON FROM PORK BELLY

By Hip Hip Gourmet

Just when you thought bacon couldn't get any better...

PAT, PAT, PAT

the pork belly dry with clean paper towel to absorb any moisture

SALT, SALT, SALT

the bottom of a baking dish and then add in your raw pork belly

SALT, SALT, SALT

the tops and sides of the pork belly then cover the container with foil, plastic wrap, or the lid

DRAIN, DRAIN, DRAIN

any moisture or liquid that collected (repeat DAILY for 7-10 days)

SALT, SALT, SALT

the pork belly on all sides again then back in the fridge

BE PATIENT

you're going to repeat the process of turning the pork belly, draining the liquid, and replenishing the salt everyday for 7-10 days

RINSE, RINSE, RINSE

off all the salt then pat the pork belly dry with clean paper towel

BAKE, BAKE, BAKE

in a 200°F oven until the internal temperature reaches 150°F

CHILL, CHILL, CHILL

in the fridge until firm (making it easier to slice)

REMOVE, REMOVE, REMOVE

the skin and then slice into your desired thickness

Store bought bacon ain't got nothing on yours.

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