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  1. Asi

    First time Dry Curing Bacon nitrite free - Got some questions!

    The question is do I have to do that if i'm going to fry the slices anyways? My pieces are also pretty small, about a lb each - 4 hours sounds like a lot, is it not going to make my bacon a pork belly roast? Thanks for the help!
  2. Asi

    First time Dry Curing Bacon nitrite free - Got some questions!

    Next time I'll probably use curing salt if this one doesn't come out right. I also don't have a smoker at the moment, but good to know because I intend to build one soon. Anyways, is all lost? Do I have to roast this one fully and it will not be real bacon?I've seen many videos about this, and...
  3. Asi

    First time Dry Curing Bacon nitrite free - Got some questions!

    Thanks Ray, I'm aware of the use of #1 salt and all that jazz, just a bit hard to come by where I live and I have seen it's not mandatory if you intend to heat the meat anyways.
  4. Asi

    First time Dry Curing Bacon nitrite free - Got some questions!

    Hey everyone, lurking around here for the last few days since I started making jerky and bacon lately. Getting your hands on expensive bacon in Israel is extremely hard and very expensive, so I'm making my first bacon. it's dry curing in coarse salt, brown sugar, black pepper, maple syrup...
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