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I have read that when aging/curing longer term things like salami and capicola, there are good molds and bad molds. It seems there are a few products that will enhance your "good mold" population. I wonder if it is possible to buy a white covered sausage of some kind in hopes of colonizing...
It was around 72 and below in the smoker. The cool air here insured it, i didnt need ice. AMNPS With east version of traegar alder pellets (70% oak, 30% alder). Done in dual master pro.
Wade,
I pleases me immensely to say that after a 5.5 hour cold smoke of alder and oak, this shit is da bomb. Its not too salty at all, in fact I think it may be perfect for my tastes. The flesh is appropriately firm, there is a slight sugar on the edges and the smoke is pleasant. If I do this...
Hi Wade,
Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I was pulled in many different directions with this one.
The fact that it was not firming up, ie, not losing moisture led me to try and salvage it. This article appealed to me:
http://www.newenglandprovisions.com/coldsmokedsalmon.html prettier...
I can confirm this. I heard from Canadian Traegar dealer. Here in Ontario we get product from the Georgia plant product which is mostly oak and some amount of the indicated wood added.
Gus
I kept seeing it wasn't loosing lots of moisture so tonight I dredged it in kosher salt for 4 hours. Its firm now and I am rinsing it for an hour, ill smoke it tomorrow night. I am not sure if fishiness develops with so much salt? Ie. can I let it cure for days without it turning?
In my world...
Hi,
I keep reading so many differing views on smoking salmon. many say dredge the thing in salt as much as it will hold onto. Some say brine, others say amounts that call for some weight of meat. While I could try to extrapolate a ratio from them I dont necessarily trust one particular recipe...
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It turned out amazing. I have already given it all away so I am starting a new batch. At least one friend said it was the best bacon he had ever had :)