Sun, 5 November 2023
INGREDIENTS:
1 x loin of bacon 1.8kg-2 kg approx.
2 x 500 ml cider
2 pints water
For marinade:
2 tbsp of wholegrain mustard
8 tbsp honey
2 oz /50g brown sugar
4 fl oz / 100 ml water
1 teaspoon of choice spices
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METHOD:
1. Place the loin of Bacon in a large saucepan of water and cider.
2. Bring the pot to the boil ,then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 ½ hours until tender.
3. Preheat the oven to 175 c / 350 f /gas 4.
4. Remove the bacon loin carefully from the cooking liquid and leave to cool down for about 25
mins on an oven tray with baking parchment.
5. Using a sharp knife make incisions in the fat in a criss cross pattern.
6. Heat all the marinade ingredients in a pot and reduce by 1/3 ,leave to cool.
7. Using a pastry brush , Gently glaze the mixture all over the loin of bacon.
8. Once fully coated, transfer to the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until a golden crust is
achieved.
9. Remove from the oven and leave to cool gently.
