Around the globe and throughout history, people have found delicious ways to cure (and smoke) pork belly for preservation.

In the History of Bacon class, you'll go on a tasting journey from Ancient China to Italy and finally19th century Virginia... all to learn different varieties of baon like Lap Yuk, Pancetta, and a 19th century bacon recipe.

You'll also learn about bacon's origin story in Virginia, starting with the first colonists who arrived in Jamestown.

By the end of the class, you'll get:

1. A dry cure to use at home
2. A bacon recipe
3. A bonus Jolly's Farmstand spice blend

* The July 25th class will be held at Gauthier Vineyard in Bahramsville, VA. Your ticket also includes a glass of Gauthier's wine. *