How to cure bacon
Ingredients
- 4 bay leaves, crumbled
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp juniperÌýberries
- 60g/2¼oz coarse saltÌý
- 30g/1oz light brown sugarÌý
- 2kg/4lb 8oz boned pork bellyÌý
Method
Blitz all the ingredients, except the pork, in a blender or food processor to a powder and then rub into the pork belly.Ìý
Put into a plastic box and refrigerate for around 4–5 days, turning daily and rubbing the cure into the meat. Remove, wash in cold water and dry. Wrap in muslin and refrigerate again for 2–3 days. Slice and cook in your favourite recipes or make a wonderful bacon sandwich! The cured bacon will keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or it can be frozen in uncooked portions.Ìý
