Green bacon

What is Green bacon?

Green bacon is a fresh, non-smoked style of cured bacon. As this recipe contains no nitrates, the bacon will stay fresh for only a week after curing. Green bacon is versatile and can be used in place of regular bacon in pies, sandwiches, and tarts

How do you cook green bacon?

Cooking green bacon is very easy below i have shared the method following which you can cook the green bacon.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 800 gm coarse rock salt
• 200 gm brown sugar
• 2 tbsp coarsely crushed black peppercorns
• 2 fresh bay leaves
• 1.4 kg piece of pork belly

METHOD

• Dry-roast coriander seeds in a small frying pan (30 seconds). Coarsely crush in a mortar and pestle and combine with remaining ingredients except for pork. Scatter a third of the salt mixture in a non-reactive container that fits pork snugly, then place pork on top. Scatter with remaining salt, cover and refrigerate, turning occasionally, until meat is cured and feels firm (5-6 days). Drain pork (discard liquid), rinse off excess salt and pat dry with absorbent paper, then refrigerate, uncovered, until dry (1-2 hours). Green bacon will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for a week.