Homemade Back Bacon – The UK Dry-Cure Method: A Beginner’s Guide to Safe and Simple Bacon Curing at Home, with Traditional and Nitrate-Free Recipes - Softcover

Williams, Mr Carl

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798264249006

Publisher: Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Learn how to make proper UK-style back bacon at home – safely and simply.

Forget supermarket packs. This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to cure your own delicious back bacon using the traditional UK dry-cure method. No specialist equipment needed – just salt, sugar, a digital scale, and your fridge.

Inside this book you’ll discover:

• Two Safe Methods – choose between nitrate-free salt & sugar cures or the traditional Cure #1 method used by butchers.


• Step-by-Step Instructions – clear, weight-based recipes for perfect back bacon every time.


• Beyond Back Bacon – try streaky bacon, pancetta, guanciale, and bresaola once you’ve mastered the basics.


• Safety Made Simple – learn exactly why salt, sugar, and nitrites are used, and how to cure confidently at home.


• Troubleshooting Tips – what to do if your bacon tastes too salty, looks grey, or doesn’t look right.

Whether you want all-natural nitrate-free bacon, or the classic pink slices from a traditional cure, this book will guide you step by step. Written in plain English for UK home kitchens, it’s the easiest way to start curing your own bacon with confidence.

Who this book is for:

• Beginners curious about making homemade bacon


• Food lovers who want authentic UK dry-cured flavour


• Readers seeking both nitrate-free and traditional curing options


• Anyone interested in food preservation and traditional skills

Start today and enjoy the satisfaction of slicing into your very own homemade back bacon.

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798264249006
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 49