Homemade Bacon Made with Ingredients You Have at Home!

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   Sprinkle a generous amount of salt and black pepper on both sides of the pork.

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   Put the pork into a resealable bag and leave to rest in the fridge for about 3 days.

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   Every time you open the fridge, massage the meat.

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   Line a heat-proof dish with parchment paper and sprinkle with tea.

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   Place the pork (with the fat side down) on the tea and sprinkle tea leaves on top.

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   Roast the pork slowly in an oven pre-heated to 120 C for 90 minutes.

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   Remove the tea leaves off the pork using chopsticks while the pork is still hot.

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   Use the tea of your choice!

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   I used houjicha and mango flavoured tea in the photo.

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    Different kinds of tea leaves create different flavours.

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    After it has cooled down, wrap the pork tightly in cling film.

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    Put into a resealable bag to keep.

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    You can cut into slices and freeze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.