2nd Batch

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carlbq

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Nov 20, 2016
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Just bought a 10 pound belly at Costco today. Will start curing tomorrow. Half will be basic cure (kosher salt, brown sugar, and cure#1) with black pepper added. Other half will be basic cure with Black Forest Ham spices added to the mix. Will smoke both at the same time after a 10 day or so cure and two and a half day in fridge to form the pellicle. Now, the question: should I cold smoke with apple wood? With hickory? Maybe mix the two together ? You thoughts?
 
Well, no opinions which i shouod use on apple v hockory?
Al said he always uses apple.

So tell me, why is cob so great?
 
Well, no opinions which i shouod use on apple v hockory?
Al said he always uses apple.

So tell me, why is cob so great?

It has a great flavor on the bacon. It's not too mild and not too overpowering.

I have used apple, hickory, cherry, pecan and mixtures of all.

If you want a bold flavor use hickory. If you want a mild flavor use apple. Or mix the two together.

If that's what you have use it. I do recommend trying cob. It''s great.
 
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