Uploaded December 2012 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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betterbook.com/bacon Tom Mylan, co-owner and executive chef of The Meat Hook in Brooklyn, New York, demonstrates how to grind spices to make a cure for bacon and other meats. All you need is a grater and a coffee grinder!

This video is an excerpt from "The Better Bacon Book," made exclusively for the iPad/iPhone. For more bacon tips, tricks, and recipes visit: betterbook.com/bacon

Available on iTunes.