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Here were some tips given to me after I ruined my first attempt at bacon. I'm picking up three 4# packages this weekend an trying again. http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/244888/my-first-shot-at-bacon#post_1549609

Thanks Bearcarver

The cure recipe was for a 5 lb. belly, mine was just over 3 lbs. and called for 7-10 days curing. In your experience, is it acceptable to use a recipe and time in the process of curing that is for a larger piece of meat? Or is 2lbs. difference negligible?

Tried my had at bacon for the first time. Found a recipe on Food Network website for homemade bacon. I had a 3+ pound piece of belly that I cured 10 days in the following cure: 1/4 cup Kosher Salt 2 teaspspoons pink curing salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons red pepper...

I do a little of both. Typically I use someone else's recipe and make it with fresh ingredients. I jot them down in a notebook so it is easy to find the next time I want to make some. I read that making rubs is like baking. In order to get a consistent flavor, you need to use exact measurements...

Here is the result of my Tri-Tip recipe Ready for the grill Ready to be carved Carved

Here is the Santa Maria Tri-Tip Rub Recipe 1 Tablespoon each of the following: Kosher Salt Finely Ground Black Pepper ( I grind peppercorns in a spice grinder for a better pepper flavor) Garlic Powder Onion Powder Dried Oregano ( I use Mexican Oregano as it has more of an earthy taste)...

Lodi. I BBQ my tri-tip on my Weber Kettle indirect. I use a traditional Santa Maria Tri-Tip Rub on mine. I'll post the recipe tonight. I sear mine first on the gas grill, just enough to get a little crust going. For smoke flavoring traditional is Red Oak, but I have trouble finding it so I'll...

I just learned the minion/snake method last fall and did some very good brisket flats and country style pork ribs on my 22" Weber

I have been BBQ for about 20 years and currently have 2 22" Weber Kettles (one 37 years old) Charbroil 2 Burner gas grill, Charbroil charcoal smoker (bullet style), Outers (Little Chief) Electric and a brand new Smokehouse Products Vertical propane smoker. My specialty is Tri-tip and do pretty...