Home-made Pancetta Made from Thinly Sliced Pork

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   Cut the pork belly so that it can fit on a paper towel.

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   Wrap your cutting board in plastic wrap, and cover with a paper towel.

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   Sprinkle the paper towel evenly with the crazy salt.

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   Line the strips of pork belly over the salt.

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   Don't overlap the slices.

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   Sprinkle the slices evenly with salt and pepper.

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   Cover the pork slices with a paper towel, and then cover the whole thing with plastic wrap.

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   Make sure to remove as much air as you can while wrapping, and seal the plastic wrap airtight.

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   Put the sealed pork slices in the refrigerator for 12 hours, or overnight.

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    Now you have pancetta.

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    If you want a richer flavour, put the pork slices between 2 or 3 sheets of paper towel, and let it rest for up to 3 days.

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    The key is to make sure the meat is sealed airtight, and has enough paper towel to soak up any liquid.

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    This pancetta shouldn't be eaten raw, so make sure to cook it before eating.

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    I wrapped it around green beans, and then fried it.

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    Peel some shrimp and wrap it in the pancetta.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.