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Thanks for all of the feedback guys! The information given in some of the comments alone are top notch. Really appreciate your time answering some of those in depth...
I figured 1 day per half inch plus 2 days for safety.. it was more like 3 1/2 inches outer diameter... I did a dry rub using diggindogs calculator with cure #1... The cold smoke definitely gave it a lighter color but a deeper smoke flavor...
Total thickness was around 4 inches roughly, 2 - 2 inch sections rolled together.. cold smoked 8 hrs, any more would have been too strong for my liking...
I make bacon all the time with cure and have really enjoyed it. Just came across this read the other day and wasn't for sure how it would be deemed "safe." Especially where they mention room temp storage for months....
http://theelliotthomestead.com/2014/10/homemade-bacon/
I came across this the other day. Would the finished product need to be hot smoked since the lack of cure #1? Can it be cold smoked due to the high salt content removing the moisture?
Tired of remembering my equations that worked with my scale, I typed these up and laminated them. Doing the same with my recipes so they last a life time!
Hahah, accidental overload of wood chips in the mes.. when I opened the door a rush of oxygen entered and whooosh.... got it out though... ordered up a 5x8 amazn smoker
Was pleased how well it turned out, first time using a water bath to finish as well as bologna seasoning in general. Between the smoker catching fire and the thermometer actin up, I was happy to say the least.
Ground up a nice mix of lean pork/beef at a 50/50 ratio. Added some AC Leggs Old Plantation seasoning as well as some cure #1. Ran a 10lb batch making a 8 lb log and 2 lbs of stix. Finished the log off in a water bath which was a first in a fibrous casing. I know a little water entered the...
Has anyone used this heating element until they get a concrete plan of their smoker down pat? Seems like it would work well being that its adjustable in temp range. Thanks...
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