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    First attempt at Back Bacon complete

    So yesterday I finished up my back bacon and I'm pretty happy with the results.  No smell at all when I pulled the loins from the brine.  It has a mild smoky flavor and not too salty.   I rinsed the meat thoroughly and scrubbed with paper towel.  I then soaked it in ice water for 3 hours...
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    First attempt at Back Bacon complete

    Thanks for the replies.  I just checked the brine temp again and it has come down to 41 F.  I lowered the fridge temp again to try and get under 40 F.   I rinsed off the loins before I put them in the brine and I also trimmed off the fat as well so that would remove 1/3 to 1/2 the surface area...
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