Learn how to make your own delicious homemade bacon

This recipe will teach you how to cure and smoke your own bacon at home, resulting in a flavorful and delicious outcome that is perfect for breakfast or adding to your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

• Pork belly
• Kosher salt
• Brown sugar
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Maple syrup
• Smoking wood chips

Directions

1. Mix together kosher salt, brown sugar, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and maple syrup to create a curing mixture.
2. Rub the mixture onto the pork belly, making sure it is evenly coated.
3. Place the pork belly in a resealable bag and let it cure in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
4. After curing, rinse off the mixture and pat the pork belly dry.
5. Prepare your smoker with wood chips and smoke the pork belly at a low temperature for several hours.
6. Once smoked, let the bacon cool before slicing and cooking to your desired crispiness.
7. Enjoy your homemade bacon on its own or use it in recipes for added flavor.

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