Described as the cult book of the year in 2003.... Maynard Davies tells his story as one of the last apprentice bacon curers ! Maynard took pleasure in learning the skills of the old master curers of the Black Country & he shares with the reader the secrets of top quality bacon,learnt over a life time:the methods,recipes,smoking & curing.

 Funny,wise & very human,Maynards' unsentimental tale will remind readers that old fashioned virtues of pride in one's profession,hard work,an open mind & optimism,go a long way.

166 pages hard back