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Lily Phillips says she slept with 10 men at once before OnlyFans in disturbing clip as she calls ‘extreme’ sex her hobby
LILY Phillips claims she used extreme sex as a hobby while studying at university before filming her antics for OnlyFans.
The 23-year-old, who has banked over £2 million thanks to the website revealed the sex acts which have caused outrage online aren’t new to her.
Lily said: “So I’ve always been a massive w***e.”
“I started when I was at university and I was doing all this stuff off-camera anyway.
“Like, this was a hobby before it was work.”
While speaking on the Plug Talk podcast, Lily revealed that extreme sex acts were the norm for her even before starting OnlyFans.
Lily, who recently broke down on a documentary by filmmaker Joshua Pieters, shot to overnight fame after she bedded 101 males in 24 hours.
But she said sleeping with multiple men at once wasn’t new for her.
The host, Adam22, asked Lily if she had slept with more than one person at once before becoming a sex worker.
She replied: “Only like 10 or something like that.”
“It would just happen out the blue,” she explained after being asked if she had to organise them.
Plug Talk co-host Lena Nersesian was taken aback by Lily’s confession, saying: “Wow, you’re really built differently.”
Lily also revealed that she was almost banned from entering the US, having arrived the day before the podcast was recorded.
Lily, who previously admitted she “doesn’t know what self-respect is”, claimed officers ‘were asking if I was a prostitute.”
To this, she joked: “Depends who’s asking.”
She added: “I was very much, like, ‘Yeah, I sleep with all these guys, but they don’t pay a penny, so it’s not technically prostitution.’
Podcast viewers were left mortified by Lily’s admission.
One person wrote: “Built different = Gross.”
Another commented: “That’s just sad.”
“She’s dead behind the eyes,” penned a third.
What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans is a subscription content service based in London.
As of 2023, it is thought to have more than 220million registered users and over three million content creators.
Sex workers charge monthly fees for access to pictures, videos and more.
While popular for porn, the site isn’t exclusively designed with that in mind – anyone who wants to build up a fan base and charge them for it can set one up.
Celebs like Katie Price and Kerry Katona are popular personalities on the platform.
“Whether you’re uploading tutorials, tips, behind-the-scenes footage or just endless selfies, a lot of your followers would be willing to pay for them,” the company states.
For every subscription that’s sold to a viewer, performers get 80 per cent of the cash while OnlyFans gets the rest.
It isn’t limited to adult content, as it has become popular with physical fitness experts and musicians.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “She isn’t doing it money, neither for the fame. There is something more sinister going on.”
Someone else added: “I pity her.”
The influencer, who previously opened up about receiving death threats and faces a potential ban from Airbnb after using a rental for a sexual stunt without informing the homeowner, said she was 19 when she first officially joined OnlyFans.
She was a micro-influencer with 16,000 followers on Instagram at the time, and after getting bored of posting fashion hauls, Lily decided to pursue a career in the adult industry.
After joining OnlyFans in 2020, Lily, who now has 712,000 fans and left people gobsmacked when she begged women to “send husbands and boyfriends” to help her sleep with 1,000 men, explained: “I tried to sign up when I was 17, with my provisional ID, and it didn’t go through.”
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Foodies left ‘disgusted’ after only just realising how bacon is REALLY made – and many vow to never eat it again
FOODIES have been left ‘disgusted’ after only just realising how bacon is actually made.
So if you’re a lover of pork and often look forward to tucking into a bacon sarnie on a Saturday morning, then you’ll need to listen up.
Whilst many of us enjoy the salt-cured pork snack and have it in anything from sandwiches to pasta dishes, lots of us haven’t got a clue how it’s really made.
But now, a video has resurfaced showing exactly how pre-cooked bacon is produced in factories – and it’s been an eye-opener for those who didn’t realise what went into the process.
Whilst some people were fascinated by the lengthy production and craved bacon even more, others were open-mouthed by the ‘gross’ process.
The clip from How It’s Made, which was originally shown on the Discovery UK channel in 2018, has reappeared on YouTube, detailing some of the more grim aspects of processed meat making.
In the five minute video, viewers can get a close-up look at how bacon, which is processed through a meat-curing process and sometimes pre-cooked in factories, is mass-produced.
First things first, large pieces of pork belly are tossed into a big tumbler, which softens them so it’s easier to remove the skin.
They are then placed skin-side down on a conveyer belt, which takes them to a blade which slices the skin off.
In a very detailed clip, viewers can see the pig skin flop onto the conveyer belt, before being moved along to make pork rinds.
After this, the pork belly pieces are flipped by a machine, so inspectors can remove any excess skin.
Next is the curing process, which involves mixing salt and water until it’s fully dissolved, before adding liquid smoke and other flavourings.
Once the meat is back on the conveyor belt, the pork belly slices are injected with the curing solution with needles that repeatedly stab them.
Following this, a metal hanger called a comb is then attached to the edge of the meat so it can be hung on a rack.
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IF you want your food to stay fresh, you'll need to try out this useful hacks...
- Herbs in Water: Store fresh herbs like parsley and coriander in a glass of water, then cover with a plastic bag to keep them fresh for weeks.
- Wrap Greens in Paper Towels: Wrap leafy greens in paper towels before placing them in a plastic bag. The towels absorb excess moisture, preventing wilting.
- Use Mason Jars: Store salads, chopped vegetables, and even leftovers in mason jars. They are airtight and keep food fresher for longer.
- Revive Stale Bread: Sprinkle a bit of water on stale bread and pop it in the oven for a few minutes to make it fresh again.
- Baking Soda for Odours: Place an open box of baking soda in your fridge to absorb odours and keep food tasting fresh.
- Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil: Chop herbs and freeze them in olive oil using an ice cube tray. This preserves their flavour and makes them easy to use.
- Keep Cheese Fresh: Wrap cheese in wax paper instead of plastic wrap. Wax paper allows the cheese to breathe, preventing it from becoming slimy.
- Store Avocados with Onions: Place a cut avocado in an airtight container with a slice of onion. The sulphur compounds in the onion slow down oxidation, keeping the avocado fresh.
- Use Vinegar Wash for Berries: Rinse berries in a mixture of water and vinegar (one cup of vinegar to three cups of water) before storing. This kills bacteria and mould spores, extending their shelf life.
- Egg Freshness Test: To check if eggs are still fresh, place them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will sink, while old ones will float.
Implement these clever hacks to maximise the freshness of your food and make the most of your groceries.
The stacks of hanging pork bellies are then transported to the “drench cabinet” so they can be showered with liquid smoke, which adds flavour and colour to the meat.
Once this is done, the meat is then ready to be transported to an oven, where it is cooked for five hours on low heat – allowing the flavours to permeate.
Then, when the bacon is cooked, it is moved to a blast freezer for a quick cool down, before going to another cooler for a few days, which makes it easier to slice.
But before this, the bacon is taken to the “sizing station”, where their sides get trimmed down, and the meat is also passed through a metal detector to make sure no pieces of the hanger have gotten stuck inside.
After being stacked in the freezer, when the time comes, the meat slabs are put into chutes, which sway back and forth over a blade to cut them into slices.
But the lengthy process doesn’t end there, as the bacon strips then fall neatly onto a conveyor belt so they are ready for the browning microwave, which cooks off the bacon and sees the fat fall into a trough.
Wow! This is a serious process!
YouTube user
After that, the bacon is checked by an inspector, who discards slices that aren’t up to the company’s standard.
Mechanic wheels are then used to roll the browned bacon slices onto parchment paper and finally, the bacon is stacked for packaging and ready to be distributed.
Foodies react
While many social media users were left fascinated by the process, others were horrified to see how their beloved weekend treat was made.
I’m never eating bacon again
YouTube user
One person commented: “When you’re disgusted by the skin removal and fascinated at the same time.”
Another added: “Not gonna lie, the first part looked a bit gross.”
The nation’s most peculiar food combinations revealed
Brits reveal unusual food combinations that are so wrong, they feel right
Research by LNER claims that a whopping four in five Brits experiment with unusual flavours, and almost a quarter have a ‘guilty pleasure’ when it comes to unconventional food combinations,
- Crisps and chocolate
- Cheese and chocolate
- Crisps in jam sandwich
- Chips and milkshake
- Cheese and bananas
- Apples with salt and pepper
- Avocado and chocolate
- Popcorn and hot sauce
- Tuna and marmite
- Gherkins and peanut butter
A third claimed: “I’m going vegan,” whilst another agreed: “I’m never eating bacon again.”
Not only this, but someone else chimed in: “God…That looks disgusting.”
However, one foodie was stunned and questioned: “Who knew making bacon was so advanced?”
Meanwhile, another food lover beamed: “Wow! This is a serious process! No wonder bacon is so expensive.”
Rory McIlroy reveals ‘three goals for the rest of my career’ as he targets ‘one of the greatest achievements’ in golf
RORY McILROY has listed winning The Masters and “one of the greatest achievements” in golf among his “three goals”.
The Northern Irishman, 35, has gone ten years waiting for a fifth Major after coming agonisingly close in 2024.
At the US Open, McIlroy famously surrendered a lead to Bryson DeChambeau in a remarkable late capitulation at Pinehurst.
And the Holywood revealed that finally achieving the grand slam at Augusta is among his remaining career targets.
He told the BBC: “Winning The Masters, winning an Olympic medal and another away Ryder Cup, they are my three goals for the rest of my career.
“I’ve realised that all I can control is myself.
“What’s right for me right now is to fully focus on myself and to get the best out of myself and get back to winning the biggest tournaments in the world.
“I’ve been agonisingly close for the past few years, without being able to get it done and that that is the main focus of this year.
“All of my practice, all of my prep, even the tournaments that I’m playing, it’s all geared towards being ready for those four events.
“Augusta is Augusta.
“I’ve gone through my stats and there are a couple of things that were pointed out to me that I could definitely get better at – certain little shots around the greens.”
McIlroy as part of Team Europe that won the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country club in 2023.
And with the competition taking place at Bethpage in 2025, the Holywood man is keen to do it again on enemy soil.
He added: “You have heard me say this so many times, but one of the greatest achievements in the game right now is to win an away Ryder Cup and we have an opportunity to do that this year.
“It’s a very strong American team, a very partisan crowd.
“But we’ve got a wonderful captain [Luke Donald] and we’re going to have a wonderful team and we’re relishing the challenge.”
McIlroy will begin his PGA Tour season at Pebble Beach this week and is part of a stacked field that also sees the return of Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth.
He warmed up for that by taking on Tiger Woods in the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL), the indoor golf competition founded by McIlroy and Woods.
And it was the American who emerged victorious 4-3.
His Jupiter Links team triumphed in overtime, winning a nearest the pin decider after the teams had finished level at 3-3.
Lily Phillips says she slept with 10 men at once before OnlyFans in disturbing clip as she calls ‘extreme’ sex her hobby
LILY Phillips claims she used extreme sex as a hobby while studying at university before filming her antics for OnlyFans.
The 23-year-old, who has banked over £2 million thanks to the website revealed the sex acts which have caused outrage online aren’t new to her.
Lily said: “So I’ve always been a massive w***e.”
“I started when I was at university and I was doing all this stuff off-camera anyway.
“Like, this was a hobby before it was work.”
While speaking on the Plug Talk podcast, Lily revealed that extreme sex acts were the norm for her even before starting OnlyFans.
Lily, who recently broke down on a documentary by filmmaker Joshua Pieters, shot to overnight fame after she bedded 101 males in 24 hours.
But she said sleeping with multiple men at once wasn’t new for her.
The host, Adam22, asked Lily if she had slept with more than one person at once before becoming a sex worker.
She replied: “Only like 10 or something like that.”
“It would just happen out the blue,” she explained after being asked if she had to organise them.
Plug Talk co-host Lena Nersesian was taken aback by Lily’s confession, saying: “Wow, you’re really built differently.”
Lily also revealed that she was almost banned from entering the US, having arrived the day before the podcast was recorded.
Lily, who previously admitted she “doesn’t know what self-respect is”, claimed officers ‘were asking if I was a prostitute.”
To this, she joked: “Depends who’s asking.”
She added: “I was very much, like, ‘Yeah, I sleep with all these guys, but they don’t pay a penny, so it’s not technically prostitution.’
Podcast viewers were left mortified by Lily’s admission.
One person wrote: “Built different = Gross.”
Another commented: “That’s just sad.”
“She’s dead behind the eyes,” penned a third.
What is OnlyFans?
OnlyFans is a subscription content service based in London.
As of 2023, it is thought to have more than 220million registered users and over three million content creators.
Sex workers charge monthly fees for access to pictures, videos and more.
While popular for porn, the site isn’t exclusively designed with that in mind – anyone who wants to build up a fan base and charge them for it can set one up.
Celebs like Katie Price and Kerry Katona are popular personalities on the platform.
“Whether you’re uploading tutorials, tips, behind-the-scenes footage or just endless selfies, a lot of your followers would be willing to pay for them,” the company states.
For every subscription that’s sold to a viewer, performers get 80 per cent of the cash while OnlyFans gets the rest.
It isn’t limited to adult content, as it has become popular with physical fitness experts and musicians.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “She isn’t doing it money, neither for the fame. There is something more sinister going on.”
Someone else added: “I pity her.”
The influencer, who previously opened up about receiving death threats and faces a potential ban from Airbnb after using a rental for a sexual stunt without informing the homeowner, said she was 19 when she first officially joined OnlyFans.
She was a micro-influencer with 16,000 followers on Instagram at the time, and after getting bored of posting fashion hauls, Lily decided to pursue a career in the adult industry.
After joining OnlyFans in 2020, Lily, who now has 712,000 fans and left people gobsmacked when she begged women to “send husbands and boyfriends” to help her sleep with 1,000 men, explained: “I tried to sign up when I was 17, with my provisional ID, and it didn’t go through.”
Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@the-sun.co.uk and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line.
Rory McIlroy reveals ‘three goals for the rest of my career’ as he targets ‘one of the greatest achievements’ in golf
RORY McILROY has listed winning The Masters and “one of the greatest achievements” in golf among his “three goals”.
The Northern Irishman, 35, has gone ten years waiting for a fifth Major after coming agonisingly close in 2024.
At the US Open, McIlroy famously surrendered a lead to Bryson DeChambeau in a remarkable late capitulation at Pinehurst.
And the Holywood revealed that finally achieving the grand slam at Augusta is among his remaining career targets.
He told the BBC: “Winning The Masters, winning an Olympic medal and another away Ryder Cup, they are my three goals for the rest of my career.
“I’ve realised that all I can control is myself.
“What’s right for me right now is to fully focus on myself and to get the best out of myself and get back to winning the biggest tournaments in the world.
“I’ve been agonisingly close for the past few years, without being able to get it done and that that is the main focus of this year.
“All of my practice, all of my prep, even the tournaments that I’m playing, it’s all geared towards being ready for those four events.
“Augusta is Augusta.
“I’ve gone through my stats and there are a couple of things that were pointed out to me that I could definitely get better at – certain little shots around the greens.”
McIlroy as part of Team Europe that won the Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country club in 2023.
And with the competition taking place at Bethpage in 2025, the Holywood man is keen to do it again on enemy soil.
He added: “You have heard me say this so many times, but one of the greatest achievements in the game right now is to win an away Ryder Cup and we have an opportunity to do that this year.
“It’s a very strong American team, a very partisan crowd.
“But we’ve got a wonderful captain [Luke Donald] and we’re going to have a wonderful team and we’re relishing the challenge.”
McIlroy will begin his PGA Tour season at Pebble Beach this week and is part of a stacked field that also sees the return of Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth.
He warmed up for that by taking on Tiger Woods in the Tomorrow Golf League (TGL), the indoor golf competition founded by McIlroy and Woods.
And it was the American who emerged victorious 4-3.
His Jupiter Links team triumphed in overtime, winning a nearest the pin decider after the teams had finished level at 3-3.
First look at what the new £600million ‘ride-free’ theme park will be like when it opens in the UK
A HUGE new theme park is opening in the UK with no rides or rollercoasters – and new images have revealed what to expect.
Puy du Fou is one of France‘s most popular theme parks, and has since opened in Spain.
Following the success, the theme park has revealed plans of opening a third attraction in the UK.
Inside won’t be rides, but instead live performances based on thousands of years of UK history.
The park says guests can “immersive themselves in British history” with the 13 live shows.
The website states: “Our parks are not plastic stage sets; there are no neon flashing lights or rollercoasters.
“Everything we do must be real, built using the crafts and materials of the time period they represent, all set in woodland and beautiful gardens, which become the stage set for world-class shows and immersive cultural and historical experiences, bringing history to life.”
Also inside will be four period villages, as well as new gardens, lakes and 40 acres of flower meadows.
Along with 20,000 new trees, it hopes to be similar to Kew Gardens.
Guests will be able to stay at one of three hotels, based on different periods, with restaurants and cafes.
The 370-acre attraction will open near Bicester in 2029, with works to begin next year.
Olivier Strebelle, Puy du Fou’s chief executive, previously told The Times they want guests to be “disconnected from the 21st century”.
He added: “We have our guests travel through time, out of [the] Roman period and into the 20th century period of the great wars, and the best segue between them is nature because it’s always been there.”
He also said: “We have a checklist: you need spectacular technology, you need people and animals, some pace, and the local person from the period to create a bond with the visitors – we have the conceptual elements and then local historians tell us what is important and could match.”
Ticket prices are yet to be confirmed, but range from £24 to £38 depending on the age of the guest in France.
Local consultations on the new attraction are being held from February 6-8.
The first Puy du Fou opened in France in 1978, and is now the second most popular attraction in the country (only beaten by Disneyland Paris).
The Spanish Puy du Fou followed suit in 2019 and has since welcomed millions of tourists a year.
In the mean time, another ride-free attraction in the UK is Bewilderwood, which prides itself on being tech-free.
With two in the country – one in Norfolk and one in Cheshire – the outdoor adventure park is loved by families for it’s simplicity.
And another huge theme park set to open in the UK will be by Universal, with plans set for Bedfordshire.
What to expect from Puy du Fou
The Sun’s Clive Andrews visited Puy du Fou in France.
YOU can wander through period villages of thatched cottages and watch artisan craftsmen ply their trades.
There are landscaped gardens and walkways lined with statues that come to life.
Our first show of the day was Le Bal Des Oiseaux Fantomes — The Ghost Birds’ Dance.
We switch on our headsets to translate the French dialogue so we can follow the story about Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Next up is Le Signe du Triomphe, a Roman show set in a vast gladiator arena.
But the plot plays second fiddle to the real stars of the show — some 200 birds.
Falconers swirl lures round their heads like lassos as birds of prey swoop down at frightening speed.
My kids — Charlotte, eight, and her five-year-old brother Leo — sit open-mouthed in wonder.
The 476-acre site will have rollercoasters, a 500-room hotel and even it’s own train station.
And here’s everything to know about Chessington’s plans for a new theme park land.
Secret Strictly romance revealed as stunning pro Jowita Przystal ‘dating’ show finalist
A SECRET Strictly romance has been revealed – and fans will likely go wild over the news.
Jowita Przystal is said to be “dating” a show finalist, with the stunning dancer, 30, rumoured to have grown close to the acting hunk.
According to a new report, EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick, 30, and Jowita had a fling while filming the series towards the end of last year.
The pair initially met in 2023 when Jamie won the Strictly Christmas special, with them then hitting it off last autumn.
And as the pair embark on the Strictly Come Dancing Live! tour, it has been unveiled that they are still super close with the cast keen for them to strike up something more long-term.
MailOnline reports that a source has spilled: “Jowita and Jamie grew really close while filming Strictly.
“Things did get romantic between them, Jowita loves Jamie’s playfulness and sense of humour, not to mention he’s a very talented dancer.”
The source then touched on how there were so many rumours about Jowita and Pete Wicks, with his causing her relationship with Jamie to “go under the radar, which was something they laughed about”.
“They’re still enjoying each other’s company as they perform on the Strictly tour,” the source added, “with the cast believing their romance could well lead to something long-term.”
On the tour, Jamie is paired with Michelle Tsiakkas, with Jowita joining the lineup of professional dancers.
Throughout the last series, that saw Jowita paired up with Pete, rumours were rife that they were seeing each other.
CHEEKY HINT
Pete even cheekily referred to Jowita’s closeness with Jamie when she appeared on his Staying Relevant podcast.
Speaking to Jowita on the podcast, Pete said: “I have a question for you, I think I have asked you this before but you have to answer.
“You have to answer this. Don’t sit on the fence or do any of that crap, I want to know.”
He then said: “If you weren’t dancing with me, who would you want to dance with… and it doesn’t have to be who’s left, it could be people who have gone.
“Don’t sit on the fence, answer the f***ing question.”
All your Strictly Come Dancing winners
Strictly first kicked off back in 2004, and over the years has crowned 21 winners.
Here is a full list of who has been lucky enough to win the famous Glitterball Trophy:
- 2004 – Natasha Kaplinsky
- 2004 – Jill Halfpenny
- 2005 – Darren Gough
- 2006 – Mark Ramprakash
- 2007 – Alesha Dixon
- 2008 – Tom Chambers
- 2009 – Chris Hollins
- 2010 – Kara Tointon
- 2011 – Harry Judd
- 2012 – Louis Smith
- 2013 – Abbey Clancy
- 2014 – Caroline Flack
- 2015 – Jay McGuiness
- 2016 – Ore Oduba
- 2017 – Joe McFadden
- 2018 – Stacey Dooley
- 2019 – Kelvin Fletcher
- 2020 – Bill Bailey
- 2021 – Rose Ayling-Ellis
- 2022 – Hamza Yassin
- 2023 – Ellie Leach
- 2024 – Chris McCausland
Pete pressed: “If you couldn’t dance with me, who would you like to dance with? I know the answer to this… 100 per cent, Jamie.”
Jowita then replied: “Well probably. I knew him from the Christmas special and we get on very well.”
Pete added: “I said this to you at the weekend actually but you and Jamie would have been great, you get on really well with him and you would have had lots of fun with him and Jamie is a really good dancer, so cool.”
STRICTLY TOUR
Jamie and Jowita were pictured together last Monday in Sheffield after having a meal at Miller and Carter with the Strictly tour cast.
The tour, which is packed full of arena show dates up and down the country, kicked off earlier this month in Birmingham at the Utilita Arena.
Sarah Hadland, reality star Tasha Ghouri, JLS singer JB Gill, EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick and opera singer Wynne Evans, are all part of the cast.
The X Factor winner Shayne Ward and Gladiators star Montell Douglas were also confirmed in the line-up.
The tour will continue until February 9 and the celebrities will be joined by a slew of professional dancers and the shows judges.
Foodies left ‘disgusted’ after only just realising how bacon is REALLY made – and many vow to never eat it again
FOODIES have been left ‘disgusted’ after only just realising how bacon is actually made.
So if you’re a lover of pork and often look forward to tucking into a bacon sarnie on a Saturday morning, then you’ll need to listen up.
Whilst many of us enjoy the salt-cured pork snack and have it in anything from sandwiches to pasta dishes, lots of us haven’t got a clue how it’s really made.
But now, a video has resurfaced showing exactly how pre-cooked bacon is produced in factories – and it’s been an eye-opener for those who didn’t realise what went into the process.
Whilst some people were fascinated by the lengthy production and craved bacon even more, others were open-mouthed by the ‘gross’ process.
The clip from How It’s Made, which was originally shown on the Discovery UK channel in 2018, has reappeared on YouTube, detailing some of the more grim aspects of processed meat making.
In the five minute video, viewers can get a close-up look at how bacon, which is processed through a meat-curing process and sometimes pre-cooked in factories, is mass-produced.
First things first, large pieces of pork belly are tossed into a big tumbler, which softens them so it’s easier to remove the skin.
They are then placed skin-side down on a conveyer belt, which takes them to a blade which slices the skin off.
In a very detailed clip, viewers can see the pig skin flop onto the conveyer belt, before being moved along to make pork rinds.
After this, the pork belly pieces are flipped by a machine, so inspectors can remove any excess skin.
Next is the curing process, which involves mixing salt and water until it’s fully dissolved, before adding liquid smoke and other flavourings.
Once the meat is back on the conveyor belt, the pork belly slices are injected with the curing solution with needles that repeatedly stab them.
Following this, a metal hanger called a comb is then attached to the edge of the meat so it can be hung on a rack.
Hacks for Keeping Food Fresh in Your Fridge
IF you want your food to stay fresh, you'll need to try out this useful hacks...
- Herbs in Water: Store fresh herbs like parsley and coriander in a glass of water, then cover with a plastic bag to keep them fresh for weeks.
- Wrap Greens in Paper Towels: Wrap leafy greens in paper towels before placing them in a plastic bag. The towels absorb excess moisture, preventing wilting.
- Use Mason Jars: Store salads, chopped vegetables, and even leftovers in mason jars. They are airtight and keep food fresher for longer.
- Revive Stale Bread: Sprinkle a bit of water on stale bread and pop it in the oven for a few minutes to make it fresh again.
- Baking Soda for Odours: Place an open box of baking soda in your fridge to absorb odours and keep food tasting fresh.
- Freeze Herbs in Olive Oil: Chop herbs and freeze them in olive oil using an ice cube tray. This preserves their flavour and makes them easy to use.
- Keep Cheese Fresh: Wrap cheese in wax paper instead of plastic wrap. Wax paper allows the cheese to breathe, preventing it from becoming slimy.
- Store Avocados with Onions: Place a cut avocado in an airtight container with a slice of onion. The sulphur compounds in the onion slow down oxidation, keeping the avocado fresh.
- Use Vinegar Wash for Berries: Rinse berries in a mixture of water and vinegar (one cup of vinegar to three cups of water) before storing. This kills bacteria and mould spores, extending their shelf life.
- Egg Freshness Test: To check if eggs are still fresh, place them in a bowl of water. Fresh eggs will sink, while old ones will float.
Implement these clever hacks to maximise the freshness of your food and make the most of your groceries.
The stacks of hanging pork bellies are then transported to the “drench cabinet” so they can be showered with liquid smoke, which adds flavour and colour to the meat.
Once this is done, the meat is then ready to be transported to an oven, where it is cooked for five hours on low heat – allowing the flavours to permeate.
Then, when the bacon is cooked, it is moved to a blast freezer for a quick cool down, before going to another cooler for a few days, which makes it easier to slice.
But before this, the bacon is taken to the “sizing station”, where their sides get trimmed down, and the meat is also passed through a metal detector to make sure no pieces of the hanger have gotten stuck inside.
After being stacked in the freezer, when the time comes, the meat slabs are put into chutes, which sway back and forth over a blade to cut them into slices.
But the lengthy process doesn’t end there, as the bacon strips then fall neatly onto a conveyor belt so they are ready for the browning microwave, which cooks off the bacon and sees the fat fall into a trough.
Wow! This is a serious process!
YouTube user
After that, the bacon is checked by an inspector, who discards slices that aren’t up to the company’s standard.
Mechanic wheels are then used to roll the browned bacon slices onto parchment paper and finally, the bacon is stacked for packaging and ready to be distributed.
Foodies react
While many social media users were left fascinated by the process, others were horrified to see how their beloved weekend treat was made.
I’m never eating bacon again
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One person commented: “When you’re disgusted by the skin removal and fascinated at the same time.”
Another added: “Not gonna lie, the first part looked a bit gross.”
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Research by LNER claims that a whopping four in five Brits experiment with unusual flavours, and almost a quarter have a ‘guilty pleasure’ when it comes to unconventional food combinations,
- Crisps and chocolate
- Cheese and chocolate
- Crisps in jam sandwich
- Chips and milkshake
- Cheese and bananas
- Apples with salt and pepper
- Avocado and chocolate
- Popcorn and hot sauce
- Tuna and marmite
- Gherkins and peanut butter
A third claimed: “I’m going vegan,” whilst another agreed: “I’m never eating bacon again.”
Not only this, but someone else chimed in: “God…That looks disgusting.”
However, one foodie was stunned and questioned: “Who knew making bacon was so advanced?”
Meanwhile, another food lover beamed: “Wow! This is a serious process! No wonder bacon is so expensive.”