Depending on where you are in the world, you'll find a different version of bacon. In England, your bacon will be a leaner but still juicy cut from the back of the pig and cured to perfection. We visited The Butts Farm in South Cerney, Gloucestershire, to see how bacon is made from the meat of Gloucestershire Old Spots. This is one of the oldest breeds in the UK and is renowned for having a tender, marbled meat — so what better way to taste it than in the form of bacon?
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