First, mix the salt and sugar together to break up any clumps of sugar. Then mix together with the spices. Cut pork bellies into thirds. Sprinkle a layer of cure mixture into the bottom of your cooler ...

A few months ago, a reader asked if I ever made venison ham, or if I had a recipe. Unfortunately, I didn’t, but it’s always been on my list of things to try. So I figured there’s no better time than ...