How does Alton Brown cure bacon?

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Directions
  • In a small bowl, combine salt and sugar. Spread molasses evenly over pork belly, then coat with the pepper. ...
  • After three days have passed, remove the pork from the brine, rinse the belly, and pat dry with paper towels. ...
  • Place the strips of bacon onto a sheet pan fitted with a rack and place into a cold oven.
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