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  1. First Cheese Smoke

    First Cheese Smoke

  2. mattyoc20

    First Cheese Smoke

    And they are in Whats in there: 3 kinds of cheddar Sharp Provy Colby Brie Gouda Parmesan (becuase why not) Figured if im firing up the smoker might as well put in as much as i can. I am concerned of the outside temp.  Right now its 27 degrees outside.  Obviously i am cold smoking. ...
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  4. mattyoc20

    Should i trim this up a little more?

    AHHHHH.....why didnt i think of that!!!!!! i only used enough brine to cover the belly and chucked the rest.   Rookie move
  5. mattyoc20

    Should i trim this up a little more?

    Also, i'm freaking my self out with this cure#1.  I made 4 gallons of pops curing brine (way to much but now i know).  I put about 4 heaping tablespoons and "a little more for good measure"  maybe a half tablespoon more.  Is that to much cure?  Is it to little?  I dont want to get anyone sick. ...
  6. mattyoc20

    Should i trim this up a little more?

    Its a weber smokey mountain 18.5.  I guess i could cut it when its out of the cure if it doesn't fit.  Just thought it would be easier to cure that way.
  7. mattyoc20

    Should i trim this up a little more?

    Ah its already in the brine.  Is it a big deal if i dont cut it in half?
  8. Should i trim this up a little more?

    Should i trim this up a little more?

  9. mattyoc20

    Should i trim this up a little more?

    I got just got the skin off the belly and was wondering if i should trim some more of the fat off?  Getting ready to go in the brine.  Its like christmas for me!!!! Also, i never felt more manly than i do today Should i cut this in half?? Should I put a cover over the bucket with the...
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    Bacon1.jpg

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    Trim.jpg

  12. So many bacon questions

    So many bacon questions

  13. mattyoc20

    So many bacon questions

    Ok.  Im getting excited to start my bacon this weekend.  Looking to do pops brine but have some questions.  His instructions say 1 tablespoon of cure #1 per gallon.  If i am doing my math right my instructions on the package say to add 3oz per gallon which according to the package equals about...
  14. mattyoc20

    Is this what i need?!?!?!

    yea i think pops brine for my first go.  Would like to do some dry rubs at some point.  So i am good to go with this pink salt then?
  15. mattyoc20

    Is this what i need?!?!?!

    wow...good look.  I didn't even think of that.  Will def do that this week
  16. mattyoc20

    Want to do Bacon

    20+ hours!?!?!?!?!?!??! wow was not expecting that.  What are the benefits of cold smoking instead of hot smoking?
  17. Is this what i need?!?!?!

    Is this what i need?!?!?!

  18. mattyoc20

    Is this what i need?!?!?!

    I just picked this up from sausagemaker.com.  Looking to make some bacon starting this weekend and i want to make sure i have the right stuff to do it Also, I saw some stuff on not letting it set in a regular 5 gallon bucket.  It must be a food grade bucket whick i think i have in my beer...
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  20. mattyoc20

    Want to do Bacon

    So i just ordered my AMNPS.  I wasn't going to cold smoke but what the hell.  How long does it take to cold smoke?  Thanks to everyone for chiming in.  Your help is appreciated.
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