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