I made some canadian bacon from a pork loin and used Pop's brine for about a week and hot smoked it at 225 to an internal temp of about 145. It's been a couple of weeks and I may have taken it to 160, not certain but I think 145 is correct. Flavors are great and it is beautiful however, it seems that it is tougher than it should be after I thin sliced it and fried it a bit. Is CB always a bit tough or have I done something or not done something that I should have? What am I missing or am I expecting to much. This was my first time to make CB. Comments are welcome, please....................I need some help with this............Thanks
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