Chipotle Canadian Bacon

[disco]

Another great post and vid. I learn more from watching than reading.

Thanks, Adam! I like demonstrations too!

 

[Bearcarver]

Nice Job, Disco!!:)

Love your Videos!!

Like.

Bear

 

[disco]

Nice Job, Disco!!:)

Love your Videos!!

Like.

Bear

Thanks, Bear. Just passing on the wisdom of the master!

 

[gary s]

Looks Great, nice indeed :)

Gary

 

[disco]

Looks Great, nice indeed :)

Gary

Thanks so much, Gary!

 

[nanuk]

This reminds me of a cooking show I watched where the "Professional" chef was talking about chipotle, and his guest corrected his pronunciation.
the chef then "Corrected" her!
Her reply?
"Well, seeing as how chipotle originated in south america, and I am peruvian, I think I can safely say I know how to pronounce it."

 

[disco]

This reminds me of a cooking show I watched where the "Professional" chef was talking about chipotle, and his guest corrected his pronunciation.
the chef then "Corrected" her!
Her reply?
"Well, seeing as how chipotle originated in south america, and I am peruvian, I think I can safely say I know how to pronounce it."

Personally, I think that people get too concerned about correct everything!

 

[WillRunForQue]

I don't make enough Canadian bacon, thanks for the idea for something new!

 

[disco]

I don't make enough Canadian bacon, thanks for the idea for something new!

Thanks for the kind words!

 

[browneyesvictim]

Good looking grub disco! Always enjoy your videos too.
I am kind of chuckling inside because I couldn't help but have a name come into my mind for that "back" bacon with chipotle, but I cant say it here. Lets just say its NOT Canadian!

 

[disco]

Good looking grub disco! Always enjoy your videos too.
I am kind of chuckling inside because I couldn't help but have a name come into my mind for that "back" bacon with chipotle, but I cant say it here. Lets just say its NOT Canadian!

Thanks! We need a neutral name for loin bacon!

 

[CharlotteLovesFood]

It was time to make a batch of back bacon. Americans call it Canadian bacon which confuses us Canadians all to heck.

I got a nice piece of pork loin and made up my usual curing rub. For each kg of pork I mix:

• 3 grams (2 ml) Prague powder #1
• 30 ml brown sugar
• 15 ml kosher salt

For those of you who haven't joined the rest of the world, the US measures are, for each pound of pork:

• 0.05 ounces (1/5 teaspoon) Prague powder #1
• 2 1/2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

I put the pork on a plate and rubbed it with the mixture. I put the pork in a vacuum sealer bag and scraped any rub that fell of onto to the plate into the bag. I sealed the bag but did not suck the air out. You can use a resealable plastic bag.

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I put the pork in the fridge for 12 days, turning and massaging every day or so.

I took the pork out of the bag and rinsed it under running water. I soaked it in cold water for 1 hour, changing the water once.

I patted it dry with paper towel and put it in the fridge overnight, uncovered, to dry and develop pellicle.

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I rubbed 10 ml per kg (1 tsp per pound) of ground dried chipotle into the pork. I have used up to twice that amount depending on the heat you want.

I put the bacon in my smoker at 180 F and smoked to an internal temperature of 140 F. This does not fully cook the bacon but makes it easier to slice.That took bout 3 1/2 hours.

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I let it sit in the fridge for a day and then sliced it.

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Of course, you have to give it a taste.

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I did a video of the smoke:



The Verdict

This has a nice mild heat that is just great! Give it a try!

Disco

Wowzers! Your posts are so brilliant and detailed makes even a rookie like me wanna give it a try :D

P.S. I was wondering what Canadian Bacon was I kept seeing it crop up on here :rolleyes:haha. It looks great!

Charlotte

 

[disco]

Wowzers! Your posts are so brilliant and detailed makes even a rookie like me wanna give it a try :D

P.S. I was wondering what Canadian Bacon was I kept seeing it crop up on here :rolleyes:haha. It looks great!

Charlotte

Trust me, making bacon is easy, even I can do it!