I'm from upstate NY originally, but live and work mostly overseas. I got into home curing a bit in the last couple of years. The pork bellies here make great bacon and sausage. I also cure a corned beef from time to time, and turn small pork loins into hams. Problem is I have to use liquid smoke as I don't have a smoker. I hope to rectify that with the help of these forums. I hope there is such a thing as a portable smoker that can also be used for cold smoking. Also I am slowly looking into the possibility of fermenting my own salami. Need something to go with my homebrew beer! :)