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  1. Problems with my bacon cure usings Pops brine?

    Problems with my bacon cure usings Pops brine?

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    Problems with my bacon cure usings Pops brine?

    So I had 2 pieces of pork belly about 2.5 pounds each.  I whipped up 2 gallons of pops brine and put both peices in with the skin on: I left it in for 2 weeks and then took it out.  I started to remove the skin and also cut some test slices.  After the 5th slice I notice a streak of red...
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    Curing Bacon Project

    I'm pulling my belly out of the bring tomorrow.  The next steps are as follows 1 - rinse 2 - test fry 3 - remove skin or not  (unsure about this) 4 - let it dry for 24 hours in the fridge 5 - cold smoke for 3 nights for 12 hours each night - ie goes in at 8PM and pull it at 8am. 6 - let it...
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    Curing Bacon Project

    So I'm looking to cure my first bacon this weekend and this is the process I've decided on.  Any input would be appreciated: 1 - 10lb of bell, Bone removed skin on 2 - brine for 14 days in pop's brine 3 - soak for 3 hours, changing the water every 30 minutes 4 - fry a test piece 5 - Soak for 24...
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    Steps To Follow After The Wet Cure ? First Timer Here...

    Great thread Steve.  I'm looking to do bacon in the next 2 weeks and had all the same questions as you.  I was good with using Pops brine but wasn't sure on what I should do afterwards, ie soaking, when to remove the skin, drying times,  to hot or cold smoke and for how long.
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    Beef Bacon Questions

    I've bought a few packages of "beef bacon" from  a place in Ontario. Just ended up tasting like corned beef/pastrami.  It wasn't bad, it just wasn't bacon.  
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    Masterbuilt XL - Buy more racks?

    Just curious if there is a way to buy more racks for my masterbuilt XL. 4 doesn't seem to be enough. Should I call masterbuilt's replacement parts department? Has anyone had success with this?  Any info would be great. Regards,
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    Masterbuilt XL HELP PUHLEEZE

    Does anyone have any further information on this?  I'm currently having peeling in my masterbuilt XL.  I looked at a new one at bass pro mills and there is definitely a black finish on the inside.  I believe the peeling is a thin coat of paint and a whole bunch of seasoning.   Should I try and...
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