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Thanks for the tips. I will have to figure out a way to run a light in the fridge without it affecting the door seal.
For now the pid is keeping my smoker at 36-38 degrees. Wasn't sure how it would work at such a low temperature but it seems to be holding fine.
Pics up tomorrow when I get...
Got my first stuffer last night and want to try 2 different stick recipes. Neither use a cure accelerator (will use cure #1) so I planned on stuffing and letting them cure overnight.
Problem is it's not going to get above freezing here today and my dedicated fridge in the garage is now too...
Frank- I just went to my local electrical supply and they got me the proper gage 3 wire cord based on the 1550 watts of the element.
Element itself only has 2 terminals. 1 for the positive and 1 for the negative. 3rd wire is grounded to the body of the fridge.
You need something to control...
I've done 2 bellies in Pops brine and so far my favorite was going full cup kosher on the salt and 1/2 cup each of white and brown sugar.
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/135462/rookie-belly-bacon#post_951880
Haven't been on here long but I have been paying attention!
I really do appreciate all the info you make available Martin.
After I get my bacon where I like with Pops' brine I will move on to your dry cure method.
After a 14 day brine I rinsed, patted it dry and let it sit in the fridge for a day & 1\2. Picked up some bacon hooks so I wouldn't have to decide "skin up or skin down"
Let it go for 12 hours overnight with the amnps loaded with hickory. Into the fridge for a rest and I'll hit it with...
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