Since I joined today, I figured I would start things off with a quick Thank You!!!!!
I've been trolling for a while and researching BACON!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is my first post with the efforts from your knowledge:
Just shy of 10 lbs but, its enough for me to test the skills.
Kosher Salt, DQ #1, & Brown Sugar as the base cure.
For two pieces, I'll be adding 1/3 c Maple Syrup.
For one piece, I'll be adding 1 tbs cracked pepper, 2 tsp Garlic Powder, & 1 tsp of Old Bay.
Into the fridge for an eternity.
After the cure, I'll be using my Big Green Egg with the AMNPS and apple pellets for a cold smoke.
it will be interesting to see how this combination performs but, with the egg being ceramic, i hope to maintain low temps. I might need to add a block of ice into the smoker during the day.
Thanks for the help,
Ron
Play by play below....
Had a hard time finding pork belly until I found pictures of folks getting it from Whole Foods:
Its my birth day:
The prep begins:
Decided to remove the skin - I discovered I need a new set of knives!
Cut into three manageable pieces:
Carefully measured the Kosher Salt, Brown Sugar, & Cure #1 for each piece using the awesome calculator.
Two pieces for the family and one for me....Maple & Brown Sugar....Black Pepper, Garlic Powder & Old Bay.
Rubbed with love and bagged for the cure, now the waiting game begins!
I've been trolling for a while and researching BACON!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is my first post with the efforts from your knowledge:
Just shy of 10 lbs but, its enough for me to test the skills.
Kosher Salt, DQ #1, & Brown Sugar as the base cure.
For two pieces, I'll be adding 1/3 c Maple Syrup.
For one piece, I'll be adding 1 tbs cracked pepper, 2 tsp Garlic Powder, & 1 tsp of Old Bay.
Into the fridge for an eternity.
After the cure, I'll be using my Big Green Egg with the AMNPS and apple pellets for a cold smoke.
it will be interesting to see how this combination performs but, with the egg being ceramic, i hope to maintain low temps. I might need to add a block of ice into the smoker during the day.
Thanks for the help,
Ron
Play by play below....
Had a hard time finding pork belly until I found pictures of folks getting it from Whole Foods:
Its my birth day:
The prep begins:
Decided to remove the skin - I discovered I need a new set of knives!
Cut into three manageable pieces:
Carefully measured the Kosher Salt, Brown Sugar, & Cure #1 for each piece using the awesome calculator.
Two pieces for the family and one for me....Maple & Brown Sugar....Black Pepper, Garlic Powder & Old Bay.
Rubbed with love and bagged for the cure, now the waiting game begins!
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