Makin' Bacon

Penelope_Penguin

The moment of truth - the belly has now been curing for 5 days. I've been adding more salt rub, and draining off the liquid that's been released. I've now rinsed, patted dry, and am hanging the bacon above the Rayburn :j We'll be having a taste when DH is home

Penny. x

Gigervamp

I'm watching this thread with interest because we'll soon be getting a half of pig and I would have gone with Hugh's recipe, but after seeing posts about it being too salty, I'm looking for other recipes, but I think I'll go with Linda's excellent looking recipe.

rachbc

and its lovely! So pleased with myself :j.

I'd tried once before but it didn't work but this time I'm really pleased. Its a bit like pancetta and I got a big slab for the same cost of one of those little packs from supermarket. Going to try back bacon for sarnies next.

Beki

well done you!

Penelope_Penguin

rachbc wrote: »

and its lovely! So pleased with myself :j.

I'd tried once before but it didn't work but this time I'm really pleased. Its a bit like pancetta and I got a big slab for the same cost of one of those little packs from supermarket. Going to try back bacon for sarnies next.

Can I ask what method you used We made some using Hugh F-W's method and it was lovely, but others have described it as too salty.

I'll add this to the exisitng thread on bacon making

Penny. x

rachbc

I used the downsizer recipe but as I wanted it more pancetta-y I cured for 5 days then rubbed it with fennel seeds, coarse black pepper and a bit of nutmeg hung it to dry for 3 days. I did it without saltpetre so isn't pink when cooked but tastes ood enough to make up for it. was easy peasy

System

Hi, i was thinking of having a go at this and just wondered if any of you have tried and had tips advice,things to avoid etc

thanks

thriftlady_2

I haven't tried it myself but this forum has lots of info on that kind of thing- might be helpful;)

CCP

I've never done it, but it's something that's been on my "must try that one day" list for quite a while. I'd love to know how you get on if you do decide to go for it.

(That's not particularly helpful, I know, but at least it bumps your thread back up! )

prowla

I've never had any that was sick.