28lbs of goodness AKA Bacon

[newbiesmoker]

I made a 28lb batch of bacon. Normally I take it to work and share but I had some folks ask to buy some. No way you could charge enough to pay for your time and effort but it's nice to know people enjoy your work.

 

[jcam222]

Looks great!! I also sell food to friends fairly often. It's a high compliment to me when they want it.

 

[Fueling Around]

Nice batch

I made a 28lb batch of bacon. Normally I take it to work and share but I had some folks ask to buy some. No way you could charge enough to pay for your time and effort but it's nice to know people enjoy your work.

I give away a lot of my stuff too. Much of it is barter for something in return.

I'm an all around handy man. I offer to repair items for the cost of materials. Wife calls them my "girlfriends" as most of them are widows.

 

[nlife]

Nice looking batch. I have people asking to buy bacon and sausages from me, but so far all I've ever done is give it away. It is nice to know that people appreciate the stuff I make.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Nice run of bacon.
I give some away but I’ve started charging good close friends and family $10 a pound pretty much across the board for bacon, ham and cured sausage and $6 a pound for fresh sausage. This covers my cost and ingredients plus my propane and wood.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Nice batch of bacon, and yes nice when they enjoy and offer at least.

David

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Wow that's a load of bacon. I here you. I get ask for a few of my things to get paid for but I just give away what ever I want to. Especially my Garlic Honey Habanero pecans. I would have to charge a fortune! Just enjoy what I give you.

 

[JckDanls 07]

That is some good looking bacon...

Since I can't sell snack sticks legally... I just give them a free pack (6" long, 6 in a pack) for a $10 donation towards my vacation... LOL... I'll do 4 flavors and make a varity pack (1 pack of each flavor) and knock $5 off for $35 total...
Within a few days they are already asking for more... I do about 50lbs at a time...

 

[Astralogics]

Your bacon looks damn nice. Slicer got a nice workout outta that one.

My charging fee now is "Buy me the meat, and let me keep 1/4 of it" and they happily comply.

 

[mneeley490]

Nice looking batch. I have people asking to buy bacon and sausages from me, but so far all I've ever done is give it away. It is nice to know that people appreciate the stuff I make.

I used to make bacon, ham, jerky, and sometimes a capicola or salami to slice, and gave most to my in-laws at Christmas. I think that's one of the reasons they've all been so sympathetic toward me after the divorce.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Nice batch of bacon!

Ryan

 

[LoydB]

Looks great! I've had people want to buy charcuterie, cheese, bread and roasted coffee from me. I just give it away though.

 

[uncle eddie]

Looks great on this side of the screen...can almost smell it!

 

[hoity toit]

Your bacon looks damn nice. Slicer got a nice workout outta that one.

My charging fee now is "Buy me the meat, and let me keep 1/4 of it" and they happily comply.

Great idea there....imma start doing that.

 

[hoity toit]

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first off,,,,congrats on making the carousel. That is some fine looking bacon. A labor of love most don't really know what all goes into making it.

 

[RoadRunner18]

Great Job!

I am in the process of making a 22-pound batch of Cider Mill Bacon.

I used Pop's Liquid Brine solution recipe and went half and half with water/apple cider in addition to the appropriate amounts of Hickory smoked Kosher salt, pink curing salt #1, granulated sugar and brown sugar . I let it cure for 14 days. Before smoking, i finished it off with a light coating of PS Seasoning Apple Pie Rub, which adds a hint of cinnamon to enhance the flavor.

So this morning the aroma of apples, cinnamon and Bacon fill the air as i begin the smoking process. I am smoking over a blend of 80% Cherry, 20% Apple wood pellets and oak wood chips.

I plan to smoke this bacon at 160 degrees for 15 hours.

 

[mneeley490]

Great Job!

I am in the process of making a 22-pound batch of Cider Mill Bacon.

I used Pop's Liquid Brine solution recipe and went half and half with water/apple cider in addition to the appropriate amounts of Hickory smoked Kosher salt, pink curing salt #1, granulated sugar and brown sugar . I let it cure for 14 days. Before smoking, i finished it off with a light coating of PS Seasoning Apple Pie Rub, which adds a hint of cinnamon to enhance the flavor.

So this morning the aroma of apples, cinnamon and Bacon fill the air as i begin the smoking process. I am smoking over a blend of 80% Cherry, 20% Apple wood pellets and oak wood chips.

I plan to smoke this bacon at 160 degrees for 15 hours.

Wow, wish I could smell that!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Awesome job and it’s always nice when folks enjoy what you make! Even better when they offer to help a bit financially!

 

[JLeonard]

looks like your ready for BLT season!

Jim