Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
You'll never believe how easy it is to make your own bacon at home. You control the salt, the sugar, and the flavors; and no preservatives or nitrates are needed. You'll never go back to that florescent-pink store bacon after you try this at home.
Straight-off-the-cutting-board good. A 3 day brine and 2 hours of hickory smoke resulted in some terrific Canadian Bacon, April's Charcutepalooza "Hot Smoking" entry.
