You need a cure I think they call it pink salt in the states sodium nitrite I use 75 grams per 500ml of liquid add coconut sugar maple syrup and peppercorns .put the belly in a zip lock bag and place in the fridge for 7 days turning each day .rinse off thoroughly then leave on a wire rack overnight in the fridge I added some maple syrup and cherry rub on the one I just done smoked it over peach and pear Outback Kamado Bar and Grill