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  1. unionguynw

    Rookie belly bacon

    With.  I can get frozen bellies for a bit cheaper, but wanted to see how a fresh one comes out. 
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    Rookie belly bacon

    No kidding! I actually stopped at Safeway to check on some butts for BBB, since I thought I could fit it in the brine with the belly, but it wasn't on sale anymore. Glad it wasn't because I would've had to mix up another batch!
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    Rookie belly bacon

    So for round 2 I picked up a fresh belly for $3.99 a lb at Fubonn in Portland 9.61lbs of fresh pork goodness! Cut her up into 3 pieces and into Pop's brine she went I decided to cut the sugar a bit this time and went with 1/2c each of white and brown sugar. Also added 1/2tbs each of crushed...
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    Rookie belly bacon

    Took me a bit to get back here, but I did complete my first Bacon! I ended up letting it brine for 14 days in Pop's recipe. Did a fry test and no soak was needed. Rinsed, patted dry and stuck in the fridge overnight to for the pellicle. Here it is racked and ready. Rubbed 2 of the pieces...
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    Rookie belly bacon

    Pretty stoked to attempt belly bacon after a successful Canadian Bacon attempt using Pops brine. Picked up 8lbs of belly and watched the skinning video Martin had posted in this thread: http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/133996/skin-on-or-off Got her all skinned up and ready to go Mixed up...
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    First shot at Canadian Bacon

    Ok, let's warp this thread up! Got home tonight and it It was slicing time! Pulled out the.loin chunks that had been resting in the fridge all night All sliced up Close up Bagged n tagged! I'm pretty happy with the results. Takes a lot of time and patience, but well worth it! As I had...
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