How To Pickle Cured Bacon

1. 1

   Lay the sides of bacon on a board and rub with fine salt.

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   Let stand for 48 hours.

3. 3

   Mix the next three ingredients and dissolve in the water.

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   Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Skim and cool.

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   Place bacon in a clean oak barrel and pour liquid over meat.

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   Place a heavy weight on the bacon to keep it under the brine.

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   Bacon prepared like this will keep about a year in a cool place.

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   After bacon has been in brine for five weeks; it may all be hung up to dry and when thoroughly dried, smoked at smoke house as needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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