Name: Bacon Sweet Cure - Curing Kits for Homemade Bacon | FireFly Barbecue
Brand: FireFly Barbecue
SKU: Sweet-BaconCure
Price: 3.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Firefly Barbecue Sweet Bacon Cure pouch included in the Bacon Curing Kit, designed for curing your own sweet-flavored bacon at home.

Close-up of sweet bacon curing salt blend from the Bacon Curing Kit, used for flavoring and preserving pork belly into bacon.

Thick slices of hickory smoked bacon on a cutting board, showcasing the results of the Bacon Curing Kit - bacon curing kit with easy instructions.

Back of Firefly Barbecue Sweet Bacon Cure pouch showing preparation guidelines and ingredients for DIY bacon curing at home.

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It's easier than you think to cure your own bacon. Our sweet bacon cure will have you thinking twice before you go for store-bought bacon again. Coarse-ground black pepper and savoury rosemary elevate this pork belly to something you won't find in your supermarket.

This bacon cure mix contains the necessary ingredients for successful curing traditional-style bacon or ham with great colour, texture and a sweet taste. Enough for 4kg of bacon.

This cure is ideal for using small or large amounts at a time.

Recommended usage rate is 50g per kilogram of meat.

Ingredients: Sugar, Salt, Preservatives E250 (Sodium Nitrate), E252 (Potassium Nitrate) Acidity Regulator E500 Sodium Carbonate and Antioxidant E301 Sodium Ascorbate.

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Amazing ribs and such a good price as well.

Amazing quality products and fast service. It turned up as frozen as it left so I really can't complain.

Great Rub 10/10

If you’ve spent any time watching BBQ videos on YouTube, you’ve likely seen Malcom Reed work his magic with this rub. After using it on everything from spare ribs to spatchcock chicken, I can safely say the hype is real. It’s a "competition-style" rub that manages to be accessible enough for a Tuesday night dinner.

Flavor Profile

The standout feature of this rub is its perfect balance. It leads with a sweet, molasses-like depth from the brown sugar, followed quickly by a savory punch of garlic, onion, and a hint of orange peel that adds a subtle brightness. There is a "kiss" of heat at the very end from the chili pepper, but it’s definitely not a "hot" rub—it’s just enough to keep the sweetness from being cloying.

Performance & Appearance

This is where Killer Hogs truly wins. If you want that deep mahogany, "candy-coated" look on your ribs or pork butt, this is the bottle to grab. The sugar and paprika blend caramelizes beautifully, creating a professional-grade bark that looks like it came off a trophy-winning smoker.

Versatility

While it’s marketed heavily for pork and poultry, it’s surprisingly versatile:

- Pork: It’s a 10/10 for ribs and pulled pork.

- Chicken: Gives thighs and wings a great color and savory-sweet skin.

- Sides: I’ve actually started shaking a little on my baked beans and even over roasted sweet potatoes—it adds a nice "BBQ soul" to just about anything.

The Verdict

The only potential downside is for those who prefer a very salt-forward, Texas-style profile (lots of black pepper and salt). This is a sweeter, more "Memphis-style" blend. However, for a general-purpose rub that guarantees your meat will look and taste like you know exactly what you’re doing, you can’t beat it.

Pros:

- Incredible mahogany color/bark.

- Balanced sweet-to-heat ratio.

- Low enough salt content that you can apply it generously without over-salting.

Cons:

- Contains MSG (a pro for flavor, but a con for some dietary preferences).

- Might be too sweet for those who only like savory/peppery rubs.

Final Thought: If you want to turn out BBQ that looks like a professional pitmaster made it, this should be a staple in your pantry.