Once fully cured and smoked, slice the bacon as thinly as desired. Since this homemade version is firmer than store-bought bacon, using a meat slicer can help achieve perfectly even slices.

Instructions: Pat the pork belly down with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible. Mix sugar, kosher salt and pink curing salt in a small bowl. Rub maple syrup on both sides of the ...

It's National Bacon Lovers Day, where we can pay tribute to the crispy, chewy, and mouthwatering food that we call bacon.

Do Cured Bacon and Uncured Bacon Taste Different? While cured and uncured bacon use different curing agents, there is hardly a difference in taste between the two.

Find out how to make Food Network host Giada De Laurentiis' Bacon and Chestnut Stuffing for a delicious and satisfying holiday side dish.