2nd Batch

[carlbq]

Just bought a 10 pound belly at Costco today. Will start curing tomorrow. Half will be basic cure (kosher salt, brown sugar, and cure#1) with black pepper added. Other half will be basic cure with Black Forest Ham spices added to the mix. Will smoke both at the same time after a 10 day or so cure and two and a half day in fridge to form the pellicle. Now, the question: should I cold smoke with apple wood? With hickory? Maybe mix the two together ? You thoughts?

 

[dirtsailor2003]

I vote for cob. Best smoke for bacon!

 

[pc farmer]

I am using cob now on some cured meat

 

[SmokinAl]

Never tried cob, guess I'll have to get some.

I always use apple.

Al

 

[carlbq]

Well, no opinions which i shouod use on apple v hockory?
Al said he always uses apple.

So tell me, why is cob so great?

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Well, no opinions which i shouod use on apple v hockory?
Al said he always uses apple.

So tell me, why is cob so great?

It has a great flavor on the bacon. It's not too mild and not too overpowering.

I have used apple, hickory, cherry, pecan and mixtures of all.

If you want a bold flavor use hickory. If you want a mild flavor use apple. Or mix the two together.

If that's what you have use it. I do recommend trying cob. It''s great.

 

[mdgirlinfl]

I haven't seen cobb anywhere I pick up my wood chips. I'm assuming this is a stick burner kind of thing. I'm working on a MES

 

[dirtsailor2003]

I haven't seen cobb anywhere I pick up my wood chips. I'm assuming this is a stick burner kind of thing. I'm working on a MES

Pellets. You can get them from Todd at AmazeN Smokers. He's a sponser here .

 

[mdgirlinfl]

I have been looking at the amazen tray. I may be pulling the trigger on one soon. I see a deal on Amazon $29 for the tray and a bag of PC pellets. Is there other better deals out there?