I'm curing two belly slabs for bacon, dry curing. Been flipping each day.
Normally, I do 5 or 6 lbs, and it's ready after day 5 or 6.. but I'm curing a 13lb one and an 8lb one. In the past, the belly would be firm. But im on day 9 now and the belly has firmed up, but not as firm as in the past. Still good to smoke? Or does firmness matter?
Normally, I do 5 or 6 lbs, and it's ready after day 5 or 6.. but I'm curing a 13lb one and an 8lb one. In the past, the belly would be firm. But im on day 9 now and the belly has firmed up, but not as firm as in the past. Still good to smoke? Or does firmness matter?