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  1. cybball

    Making Bacon. 1st time

    Bellies I have been getting are usually right around 20. I have been cutting them into 5lb slabs. Works great. Last ones I got were $1.59, which was a great price. Living in hog central (Iowa) doesn't hurt!
  2. cybball

    Roll Call

    Waukee here! Love the site. I have learned a ton.
  3. cybball

    Funky Tasting Bacon

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    Funky Tasting Bacon

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    Funky Tasting Bacon

    The meat was the key. This batch came out really good. Going to invest in an amazen smoker though. Hard getting good smoke with my Masterbuilt Propane at lower temps. This 20lbs should last a few days. ;)
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    Belly Bacon Done Curing?

    Definitely! Should be done in a few hours. Pics tomorrow!
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    Belly Bacon Done Curing?

    Thanks. Took them out of the fridge this morning and the color evened out. They are smoking right now. :)
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    Funky Tasting Bacon

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    Funky Tasting Bacon

    New batch od 20lbs. Did this with Pop's brine. Have them hanging with a fan on them to dry for a bit. I added black pepper after curing. On the smoker soon!
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    Belly Bacon Done Curing?

    I'm doing belly bacon.  Have a 20lb belly cut up in 4 pieces (roughly 5lbs each).  I am trying Pop's Brine this time.  His recipe to a T.  I split them up putting 2 sections into 2.5 gallon zip locks. (2 total).  I mixed up the brine (w/cure) and poured it into each bag.  I drew out the air and...
  17. cybball

    Fatback in Iowa?

    Try meat lockers. One in Winterset may sell you some. Fareway is a bust for me too. Think that locker is Kirkpatricks. Call them and they may have some.
  18. cybball

    Funky Tasting Bacon

    Found a new source and have 20 lbs of belly in pop's brine in the fridge. Giving them 13-14 days. Once smoked, I will report the results!
  19. cybball

    Funky Tasting Bacon

    Completely agree.  I have all of the other portions of the hog though and they are really good.  Chops, ground, etc.  It's only the bacon I notice this taste.  I'm going to try the "box store" belly next and use Pop's Brine.  Going to stick to the same process of brining time as I do with my...
  20. cybball

    Funky Tasting Bacon

    I said 165 to final IT.  I meant to put 145 IT.  The bacon didnn't render all the fat.  I'm really thinking it was the hogs that the bellies came from.  Going back to commercial bellies and will report back with the results.
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