Buckboard Bacon

[graywolf1936]

I got my new smoker, Traeger Jr., Pellet.  Its all seasoned and ready to go. My question is this, I have a Buckboard Bacon Kit and will follow instruction to the "T".  I just bought 6lb fresh side meat, do I leave the skin on while it cures for 10 day?. Thanks

 

[pineywoods]

Your choice some remove it before curing some after and some after it's smoked so try it different ways until you find which method you like best

 

[dirtsailor2003]

I like to remove it before, as we like to turn the skin into pigs ears for our dogs.

 

[graywolf1936]

I guess I was concerned with the cure getting thru the skin side.