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		<title>Bacon Curing Kit</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jake Spurlock</dc:creator>
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	<dt><span class="define" rel="popover" data-content="(5=Highest quality) How clear, complete, and polished
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	<dt><span class="define" rel="popover" data-content="(5=Most community) How much of a community is there around the kit? Are there builder groups, online forums, circles, and meetups? Is the kit used in class- rooms or after-school programs? Do the kit makers or builders have a presence at events like Maker Faire?" data-original-title="Community Quality">Community:</span> <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/community/1/" rel="tag">1</a></dt>
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	<dt><span class="define" rel="popover" data-content="(5=Most complete) How complete is the kit? Plans only? That rates a 1. Parts bundles and kits rate 2–5, depending on whether it’s just key components, almost every- thing, or absolutely everything you need, including any unusual tools." data-original-title="Completeness">Completeness:</span> <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/completeness/4/" rel="tag">4</a></dt>
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	<strong>TAGS:</strong> <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/bacon/" rel="tag">bacon</a>, <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/bacon-curing/" rel="tag">bacon-curing</a>, <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/food-2/" rel="tag">food</a>, <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/meat/" rel="tag">meat</a></p>

<p class="date">Reviewed: November 11th, 2011</p>

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	<dt><span class="define" rel="popover" data-content="(5=Highest quality) How nice are the components in terms of materials, design, fit, and other qualities? Well-made circuit boards, computer-cut plastic and metal parts, and other precision components add to the experience." data-original-title="Component Quality">Components:</span> <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/components/5/" rel="tag">5</a></dt>
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	<dt><span class="define" rel="popover" data-content="(5=Highest quality) How clear, complete, and polished
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	<strong>TAGS:</strong> <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/bacon/" rel="tag">bacon</a>, <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/bacon-curing/" rel="tag">bacon-curing</a>, <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/food-2/" rel="tag">food</a>, <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/tag/meat/" rel="tag">meat</a></p>

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Bacon is enjoying the limelight these days, showing up in everything from chocolate to donuts! If you really want to hop on this fat fad, brine your own. It takes a week, but is incredibly simple and delicious. This kit’s recipe book covers bacon, Canadian bacon, and pancetta. Note to the truly dedicated: invest in [&#8230;]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=kits.makezine.com&#038;blog=29361711&#038;post=772&#038;subd=makekits&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
	

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	<dt><span class="define" rel="popover" data-content="(5=Most complete) How complete is the kit? Plans only? That rates a 1. Parts bundles and kits rate 2–5, depending on whether it’s just key components, almost every- thing, or absolutely everything you need, including any unusual tools." data-original-title="Completeness">Completeness:</span> <a href="http://kits.makezine.com/completeness/4/" rel="tag">4</a></dt>
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