I picked up 5 lbs of pork belly today to make bacon out of using the B&P cure. My question is...does this need to be flat while it's curing? I cut it into two pieces to fit in the largest freezer bags that I have and it's a little long so there is king of a bend/fold in the meat so I could seal the bag. Just wondering it I should trim an inch or so off if it needs to be flat in the bag.
As long as the cure is evenly distributed over the surface I don't see that a bend would be a problem.
As long as your reposition the meat on a daily basis, it shouldn't be a problem.
Thanks for the replys gentlemen. I appreciate it.