Canadian bacon sticks?

[Woodzman]

I was thinking about what if I peeped pork loin like I was going to make Canadian bacon and follow the process right up to smoking it and cut it into say 1/2 x 1/2 x 6" sticks then smoked them. Has anyone ever tried this?

 

[Rings Я Us]

Might be dry.. try it so we know.. :D

 

[GaryHibbert]

Yeah, I'm thinking a long smoke would dry it out. But that could just give you some real chewy sticks--almost like jerky. It would probably be good (if you don't have store bought teeth like me). :D
Gary

 

[dward51]

Sounds like a small batch test run may be in order? Report the results....

 

[Woodzman]

Ok was wondering if this was tried before. Next time loins go on sale I will pick one up for this experiment. I could cut a chunk of Canadian bacon into sticks but my first attempt has a sort of rind on the outside. So unless I cut that off the consistency will vary from stick to stick.

 

[SmokinAl]

I think you will definitely be making jerky out of the loin, but that may not be a bad thing.
As long as you smoke it to 145, it could be a great snack to eat sitting around drinking beer!
I would be very interested in your results.
Al