Why is bacon cured and how is it done?!
Why is bacon cured and how is it done?
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Bacon that is not cured is called side pork and it is GROSS!! Im just going to give you a link because it is very long instructions
http://homecooking.about.com/gi/dynamic/...
Bacon-- thats sick-- it needs curing
wikipedia.com explains
it and gives all the info you need
I use it all the time.
It's shown the errors of its ways and flogged to pieces !
to extend the shelf life. Liquid brine or a smokehouse method
Traditionally,bacon is cured to retard spoilage. Today,it involves nitrites,not sure how it's done.Try turkey bacon--tasty and healthier.