Homemade Bacon

4lbs of pork belly (remove skin)

Spices: 4TBSP non-iodized salt, 2TBSP thyme, 2TBSP black pepper, 1tsp curing salt

Can't forget the garlic! (4-5 cloves)

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Keep flipping it daily for 10 days. Then smoke. Then fry. Then eat.

Came out a bit too salty but we added it to garlic soup (look for a separate post)