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Kimchi Bacon Cure

Funky, spicy homemade bacon cured in kimchi paste and smoked until rich and savory.

Total time
220 min
Serves
16
Difficulty
Medium
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Kimchi Bacon Cure
As seen on Episode 172

The preparation

5 steps, about 220 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Mix kimchi base with Prague powder #1.

  2. 02

    Coat pork belly thoroughly with the kimchi cure.

  3. 03

    Place in a zip-lock bag or vacuum seal.

  4. 04

    Refrigerate for 7-10 days, flipping daily.

  5. 05

    Rinse, form pellicle, and smoke the same as the classic cure.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Weigh the Prague powder carefully and coat the belly evenly, since curing salt needs the right ratio to work safely. Flip the bag daily so the cure works through the whole piece, not just the bottom.”

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