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Oh boy, I'm afraid you've opened the door on this answer, can't wait for all the replies to appear in one place. I'll go first.
Normally I will cold smoke 5 to 7 hours on day one (following a 12 to 24 hour refer rest after rinsing), return to the fridge overnight, and do another 5 to 7 hours on day two. If the outside temp is in the 30's I might go longer.
I know,it's like asking preference on oil or tires on a motorcycle. A thousand posts later and still no definitive answer. Thanks for the input. Being that I live on a very very sparsely inhabited mountain and the bears appear daily, I'll put it just before dark 30.
I know,it's like asking preference on oil or tires on a motorcycle. A thousand posts later and still no definitive answer. Thanks for the input. Being that I live on a very very sparsely inhabited mountain and the bears appear daily, I'll put it just before dark 30.
Have you ever smoked your own bacon? I'm guessing not hence the question. So I would go on the light end of smoke time, until you find what you like. I usually go for 9 to 12 hours depending on my schedule. If you find you need more than next time go longer...can't take it away if too smokey.