About Michael Ruhlman

Michael Ruhlman is a food writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Gourmet, Saveur, and Food Arts, among other publications. He’s also the author of more than a dozen cookbooks, including The Making of a Chef and The French Laundry Cookbook. He lives in Cleveland, OH with his wife, daughter, and son. @ruhlman

A piece of homemade pancetta sliced to show the circular pattern.

Homemade Pancetta

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Pancetta is simply unsmoked bacon—aka pork belly—cured with salt and seasonings. And now you can DIY it.

Several slices of homemade corned beef in a sandwich on a wooden table.

Homemade Corned Beef

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Homemade corned beef is crazy easy to make. And it’s not just for St. Patrick’s Day. Although the holiday simply isn’t the same without it.