Procuring the pork belly can be the hardest part of the entire homemade-bacon process since most grocery stores don't carry it. Try a local butcher or a restaurant supplier in your area to find the pork belly. Local butchers tend to have better quality pork bellies available than a restaurant supplier. Also, a restaurant supplier may only sell in bulk quantities much larger than what you need. Once you get the pork belly home from the butcher, rinse it thoroughly to remove any blood or anything else on the meant. Pat the pork belly dry and then transfer it to a resealable two-gallon plastic bag. After you've cleaned and patted the pork belly dry, the surface will feel slightly tacky. You may also want to trim any thin edges off the pork belly if it has any. You want to place roughly a long rectangular piece into the plastic bag. To make the spice rub, mix the kosher salt, pink salt, brown sugar, honey, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cumin in a bowl. Mix until everything is spread evenly throughout the honey. This recipe is just one of a near endless variety you can use to create unique flavor profiles for your bacon. Other spice rub examples include: 2.5-3 pounds skinless pork belly, 1/4 cup kosher salt, 2 teaspoons pink curing salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon Bourbon, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and hickory smoke during the smoking process (whether actual hickory wood in your smoker or hickory liquid smoke roasted in your oven). 2 1/2 pounds skin-on pork belly, 2 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, a tablespoon black peppercorns, 1 teaspoon fennel seed, 1 teaspoon caraway seed, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped. 1 pound of pork belly, 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton's kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pink curing salt, 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon powdered ginger, 1 teaspoon powdered garlic, 1 teaspoon Sriracha or other hot sauce, 1/4 teaspoon 5 spice powder, and 2 tablespoons water. You'll have enough of the spice rub to evenly coat the until piece of pork belly. Roll the mix around with the pork belly in the plastic bag until everything is coated. Seal the plastic bag and place it in the refrigerator. You'll flip the bag once a day to keep the even coating, and the process will take approximately 7-10 days. The duration ultimately depends on the thickness of the pork belly. A thin belly (around 1.5 inches thick) will take seven days while a thicker belly (2-3 inches) will take the entire ten days. You can test how cured the pork belly is by touching it when you think it's close to ready. The cured meat will be firm to the touch all over like a cooked steak. If it still feels spongy and soft, then it needs more time. Once the meat has cured, you can remove it from the bag and rinse it thoroughly. Discard any solids from the rub on the meat as well. Pat the meat dry once you have rinsed it well. After thoroughly rinsing the meat, you will need to refrigerate it again. Refrigerate it uncovered for a full forty-eight hours.
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One-sentence summary -- Purchase the pork belly. Rinse the pork belly thoroughly. Make the spice rub. Coat the pork belly. Refrigerate the pork for 7-10 days. Rinse thoroughly. Refrigerate for forty-eight hours.

Gold is important in the game especially when you need to buy food to regenerate your health or buy raw materials from the shop. To easily get money, buy milk from the inn and then cook it into hot milk. You can sell it back to them for an easy profit. You can do this repeatedly. It is most ideal to buy hundreds of milk when it's on sale. If you're still low in gold, another method to earn quick money is to buy yard balls from the general store and then craft them into hand-knit scarves. Sell it back for even more profit. Repeat this until you're happy with the amount of money you have. Crafting handknit scarves can help you level your crafting skills! If you have a higher level of cooking and crafting skill, you can make items that can be sold for a higher price. Before crafting high-priced items, make sure that the materials can be bought from shops at low prices. Add the price of each materials needed and then compare it to your income off the item you're going to sell. If you're earning 1 to 100, don't bother; it will be a waste of stamina and time.
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One-sentence summary -- Cook and sell. Craft and sell. Sell higher-level food or materials.

When your guinea pig first arrives in your home, it is likely to be overwhelmed and scared. A secure, calm, and quiet space will help your guinea pig begin to feel safe in its new environment. Keep your guinea pig away from other pets, small children, and loud noises. A quiet space will help to prevent the guinea pig from becoming startled or scared. If possible, place your guinea pig's cage in a room that can be completely shut off. This way you can occasionally open the cage and let your guinea pig have playtime. Give your guinea pig some time to adjust to its new home. Avoid handling it for up to 3 days after you bring it home to help it settle in. The minimum recommended cage size for 1-2 guinea pigs is 7.5 square feet (2.3 m). Add 1.5 square feet (.46m) for each additional guinea pig. There should be plenty of room for the guinea pig to run; if you add a lot of ramps or accessories, you may need to go to a larger size. The base of the cage should be a solid surface. Guinea pigs may get their paws stuck and injure themselves if the floor of the cage is made of wire or mesh. A solid plastic floor is safer and will be easy to clean. That said, no matter what type of cage you get, you will need a thick layer of bedding to protect your guinea pig's feet. Look for cages that are easy to clean and maintain. You should be able to easily reach all areas of the cage. You should also look for cages made from easily cleanable materials, such as plastic. Metal cages are also acceptable, but be aware that they may rust and need to be replaced. Hay, paper, towels, and woodchips can all serve as bedding for your guinea pig. Most pet stores sell wood shavings which are also a popular form of bedding. Remember to change the bedding about once every week. Never add damp or wet bedding as it can grow mold. Avoid using sawdust or straw as bedding as they can also mold easily. Cedar and pine shavings can be toxic to guinea pigs, so look carefully at the type of wood shavings you are using as bedding. These will help the guinea pig to feel comfortable. Huts and igloos provide a place where the guinea pig can hide and feel safe when they are overwhelmed. They can be purchased online or at your local pet store. Consider adding toys, such as balls, ramps, or cardboard tubes to provide entertainment for your guinea pig. Speaking to your guinea pig will help them get used to your voice. When you feed them, clean the cage, or change their water, talk to them in a calm tone. You should also visit your guinea pig and speak to them throughout the day so that they begin to get used to your presence.
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Choose a quiet, calm location for your guinea pig's cage. Buy a cage that is large enough for your guinea pig. Add bedding to the cage. Place toys and hutches into the cage. Talk to your guinea pig.