The meat style incorporates a range of cuts. In the United States, it's typically made from pork belly or a large slab that hails from the pig's side. Meanwhile, the U.K. favors bacon crafted from ...

Coat all sides of the pork belly slab with the cure, ensuring it is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate cured pork belly for 24 hours, fat side down. In a roasting pan on a rack, roast in oven ...