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  1. K

    Recipe recommendations for maple cured bacon

    Thanks. I will use this. I have seen a lot of recipes online with added aromatics and other spices, but I am getting the sense these additions are not necessary or worth it. What is your opinion?
  2. K

    Recipe recommendations for maple cured bacon

    Thanks for the replies. OK, I will not attempt to do the maple cure. Any other apple smoked recipes you can recommend?
  3. K

    First time doing an equilibrium cure

    Thanks for the recommendation. I got this book and started reading it last night. I like the in depth scientific approach so that the reader understands the science behind curing.
  4. K

    Recipe recommendations for maple cured bacon

    I want to make maple syrup cured bacon which will be smoked with apple wood. Any tried and tested recipes would be greatly appreciated.
  5. K

    First time doing an equilibrium cure

    Thanks for the tip. Will try really thin slices
  6. K

    First time doing an equilibrium cure

    I don't understand?
  7. K

    First time doing an equilibrium cure

    I smoked it and fried up some today. I soaked it in water after washing off the cure but it is a bit too salty. Thanks to everyone for the advice and tips.
  8. K

    First time doing an equilibrium cure

    Yes it is. Please let me know about sources you recommend. Thanks
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    First time doing an equilibrium cure

    I wish that I had found this forum before I started curing because It would have saved me a lot of uncertainty. I appreciate the comments and advice. The pork belly is quite a bit firmer this morning and I will smoke it with hickory wood this weekend and hopefully it will turn out OK. Will...
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    First time doing an equilibrium cure

    This is my first attempt at curing bacon. I followed this recipe below: Ingredients Pork Belly For the cure (dry rub): 3 oz Prague Powder #1 28 oz Kosher Salt 17 oz Brown Sugar Instructions: Using a scale weigh the ingredients accordingly and mix together kosher salt brown sugar, and Prague...
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