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Mix all the spice ingredients if using them , blend them well together until they resemble a fine powder .
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There will be plenty over store in a airtight container in spice cupboard.
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Or use your own choice of spice mix .
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Soak skewers for about ten minutes in cold water .You can use metal skewers if you prefer but they will stay hot so please take care not burning yourself
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Lay four slices of bacon side by side sprinkle with spices and turn over .
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Sprinkle the other side with mix.
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Should you wish to use belly pork get it sliced on a professional butchers slicer by the butcher , a household breadslicer quite likely will tear the meat.
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Add a second layer on top of first one sprinkle with mix.
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Add a third layer sprinkle with mix , add a fourth and so on until all bacon is used , sprinkle top layer with spice mix.
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Take a skewer and push the lean end of the bacon onto it , hold onto it and keep turning towards you , cover the skewer so that none of the skewers can be seen , except the end bits where you need to hold on
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Take a second slice of bacon lean end first push onto the top , where you finished the last bacon , facing towards you turn the meat onto the skewer downwards, this is important as otherwise the bacon underneath will come lose .
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Secure the last turning of the bacon by pushing it onto skewer at the bottom
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When all skewers are done leave to rest in fridge for at least an hour , for flavours to infuse
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You can then pop them onto a bbq or a griddle pan, put them under broiler or grill or into a frying pan
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Make sure you turn them frequently as the cook quick ,brush with a little oil if necessary.cook to your liking .
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When finished sprinkle with more of the hot spices and serve with a garlic dip or ketchup
