Still at least 16 hours until the drying in the fridge stage, and then days after that, but after reading all the pork belly threads, including this “query”, I wanted to include a few pictures to show it “cured” for 8 hours, but also to show that this piece has a bit of rib cage, and a “nip”.
I haven’t seen mention of hair anywhere, but that’s there too. I’m pretty sure it’s after a a shave.