nozzleman
Smoking Fanatic
I believe he was smoking some of the salt out of it during the ice bath soak. Great post and good looking BBB!
For me it was just for fun and to try it, maybe someone will chime in soon as to costs.I know this post is 'older', but I was looking into making some bacon and came across buck board bacon. I have made some belly bacon before with my grandpa in his smoke house, but I don't think we ever made any out of a pork butt. (If he did, I don't remember...)
Anyway, being in S. Texas, I don't get much opportunity to make this during the year, so I plan to sick this one in the recipe vault and save for winter time. At least I get a long time to watch for butt sales :)
I think I'll try to make enough to last my family all year.
One question, in case anyone is still following this thread. Do you think I'll save $$ by making bacon vs buying it in the store? Sometimes I know making things at home are more expensive and I justify that by the difference in quality and controlled environment, but this time, I'm just curious.