Cured bacon is an ancient and delicious tradition, not just a food, but a cultural heritage. In the cold winter, a bowl of hot bacon stew can always make people feel the warmth of home. So, how do you marinate delicious bacon?Next, let's take a look at the whole process of curing bacon.
1. Prepare materials.
The following ingredients need to be prepared for curing bacon: pork belly, salt, peppercorns, cooking wine, high liquor, etc. Among them, pork belly is the main material for marinating bacon, and its meat is tender, fat and thin, which is suitable for marinating delicious bacon. Salt is an important seasoning for cured bacon, which kills bacteria and prevents pork belly from spoiling. Sichuan pepper can increase the flavor of bacon. Cooking wine and high-grade liquor can improve the taste and quality of bacon.
2. Handle the pork belly.
Before curing the bacon, the pork belly needs to be processed. First, cut the pork belly into strips with a length of about 10-15 cm and a width of about 3-4 cm. Then, soak the pork belly in clean water for 30 minutes to remove blood and impurities. Finally, remove the pork belly, drain and set aside.
3. Marinate the pork belly.
1.Put the salt and peppercorns in a pot and fry over low heat until the salt turns slightly yellow and the peppercorns give off a fragrant fragrance.
2.Spread the fried salt and peppercorns evenly on the pork belly, especially the fat and lean parts.
3.Put the smeared pork belly in a clean container, add cooking wine and high white wine, and stir well.
4.Seal the container tightly and marinate in a cool, ventilated place for 3-5 days, turning it once a day.
4. Dry the pork belly.
1.The marinated pork belly is threaded with a rope and hung in a ventilated place to dry for 10-15 days.
2.During the drying period, it is necessary to pay attention to prevent rats, birds and other animals from stealing food.
3.Dried bacon can be stored in the refrigerator and eaten at any time.
5. Eating method There are many ways to eat bacon, and the easiest way is to wash it and put it in a pot to cook, and then slice it and eat. It is also possible to stir-fry bacon with vegetables to make a delicious dish. In addition, bacon can also be used to make bacon rice, bacon stewed tofu and other delicacies. In short, although curing bacon requires a certain amount of patience and skill, as long as you master the correct marinating methods and precautions, you can make delicious bacon. In the cold winter, a bowl of hot bacon stew can not only keep warm from the cold, but also bring the warmth and happiness of home. Bacon