When making bacon, you need to add 15-17 grams of salt per pound of meat to make it delicious.

Before making bacon, the meat needs to be thoroughly processed. This includes washing the meat thoroughly to remove hair and impurities; cutting it into suitable sizes and soaking it in cold water for a period of time to remove blood and odor. The flavor of bacon depends largely on the marinade recipe. The pickling recipe can be prepared according to personal taste, usually including salt, sugar, allspice, star anise, chili powder, etc. The appropriate amount needs to be added based on the weight of the meat and marinating time.

Spread the marinade evenly on the processed meat so that it can fully penetrate into the meat. You can use plastic bags or sealed containers for marinating to ensure that the meat is not affected by the external environment and place it in a cool and ventilated place for marinating. The marinating time depends on the size of the piece of meat and personal taste, and generally takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

Precautions for drying bacon

1. Choose a suitable drying location: To dry bacon, you need to choose a well-ventilated and dry place. The best way to dry meat is to dry it outdoors, such as on a balcony or on a special meat drying rack. If conditions do not permit, you can also choose a well-ventilated place for drying indoors, but you need to pay attention to adjusting the humidity and temperature.

2. Pay attention to preventing insects and moisture: During the process of drying meat, pay attention to preventing insect damage and moisture. You can spray some insect repellent on the meat, such as pepper water or herb water. At the same time, try to avoid drying in an environment that is too humid. You can add an awning or use moisture-proof cloth to cover it.

3. Hang bacon correctly: Drying bacon should be hung to ensure that the meat can be evenly exposed to the air. You can use string or wire to hang bacon on a meat drying rack. Pay attention to the appropriate spacing to prevent the bacon from sticking to each other.

4. Turn over in a timely manner: During the drying process, the bacon can be turned over in a timely manner to ensure that both sides can be fully dried and exposed to sunlight. This helps to dry evenly and prevent localized mold.