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Italian Pancetta Spice Blend

Summary: This is an italian pancetta spice blend

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp juniper berries
  • 4-6 bay leaves crumbled
  • 1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
  • plenty sprigs of fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. This is a recipe based on traditional pancetta spices. There are as many versions of this recipe as there are bacons in the world so vary it – let your tongue lead. Grind it all up together, mix 1-2 tbsp with your cure and rub it into the pork. Use more if you’re smoking.