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    Cured Belly Bacon Color Question

    I just read this thread, because I was worried about the color of my curing belly. But, I think now that oxidation is most likely the cuprit and not an un-even application of the cure. I mixed the cure with the salt and sugar with a whisk, so I don't think it could get more evenly distributed...
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    Cured Belly Bacon Color Question

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    How long is belly OK to leave in the danger zone once cured?

    Thanks you two, I just don't take any chances with food safety! I wanted to make sure..... -Brian
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    How long is belly OK to leave in the danger zone once cured?

    I ask because last night, after the pellicle formed after the soak, I put everything into my smoker. Outside Temp ~68 degrees. I lit the AMNS, and it had a good cherry on it, like a lit cigar. I put it into the smoker, saw my thin blue smoke, and went inside. In the morning, I went out, and saw...
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    Jalapeno or other spicy Bacon

    Hi Todd, I actually just finished making some chipotle & jalapeno bacon. I personally really like the taste, the chipotle taste came out great, and you get that subtle taste of jalapeno. I put 1/4c of tabasco chipotle sauce, and 1/2 minced jalapenos (seeds and all) in with the cure. It was a...
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    PID outdoor operation question?

    That's a good idea, so you're using a real PID (proportional integral derivative) for industrial systems? I normally use them to control air valves to keep a constant system pressure during heavy/uncertain load. What is the variable that the PID is changing to keep your process constant? Power...
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    My first bacon, have read a lot of posts, but still confused...

    Thanks for the advice, I've read that an ice cube tray works wonders for cheese temperatures, I just have to make sure the deflect the condensation drips from putting the AMNS out! I have an 8-channel RTD card, and RTD's on the way. I'm hooking it up to a PLC, then I'll either monitor the temps...
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    My first bacon, have read a lot of posts, but still confused...

    Oh yeah, I love smoked cheese! I think when I had my first slice of smoked gouda I just about wet myself haha. But smoked mozzarella (sp?) and smoked gouda are probably my favorite. I'm lucky to have a great smokehouse about 45 minutes from here, called Oscars Smokehouse, in Warrensburg NY. I...
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    Dry Cure but with liquid added?

    Thanks, I haven't been welding that long, even a blind squirrel finds a nut or two once in a while! I was lucky to have some coaching from some welders at work, they liked it when they saw the finished product, told me I could work in the weld shop if I wanted haha. Of course, I got my chops...
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    My first bacon, have read a lot of posts, but still confused...

    Cool (no pun intented haha), thanks. I'll check that out. Its getting nice at night here (~55 degrees), so tis the season for cold smoking! I can't wait to get started. I'll check it out, and post pictures when I'm done! -Brian
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    My first bacon, have read a lot of posts, but still confused...

    Hi Steve, I posted this on Sunday, and I had a moderator PM me because I asked when it would be posted. He said no one had seen it, so I figured it got lost lol. I posted the same thing (close to it) in the curing forum, and Dave responded, you might want to check that out if you're wondering...
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    Dry Cure but with liquid added?

    As you can see, I ran out of tig wire and this was the last thing I had to do before I brought it home :( (I made it at work). So, that's what I get. But, I have some more, and I'm going to borrow the welder and torch. I have to re-do this latch with tig wire, and I am going to torch a hole in...
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