Maurice Wharton of Black Brow Farm, just a stone's throw from Sharrow Bay's Cumbrian kitchen, is a farmer of recognised excellence. Maurice takes his prime locally bred pork on the shortest of journeys to be smoked - just next door in fact!

Serving Suggestions: Pour the hot Cumbrian bacon and country vegetable soup into serving bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve with warm crusty bread.