Brown Sugar–Black Pepper Homemade Bacon

Brown Sugar–Black Pepper Homemade Bacon

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Curing bacon takes a while, but the wait is worth it.

Keywords

  • Side Dishes
  • Pork
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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Chimney starter
  • Aluminum pan
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Plastic wrap
  • Paper towel
  • Chef's knife
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Stove
  • Plate
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely ground pepper, divided
  • ¾ teaspoon pink curing salt
  • 1 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1 (4-pound) skinless pork belly
  • 5 (3-inch) wood chunks
  • 1 (13 by 9-inch) disposable aluminum pan

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