Curing bacon in brine

[DRanniger]

I have about 100lbs worth of pork belly that I want to cure and smoke. I have a recipe for a 3 lb belly. My question is how many 3 lb bellies can I brine in the same container? I have the equipment to do large batches, but don't know if I can up the recipe for the amount of belly that I have and do them all at once in the same container? I am new to making bacon and curing meat in general so any help would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Deanna

 

[dernektambura]

Nothing wrong to brine them all in one container but I would separate them in two - three containers for easier handle or in the case something (God forbid) goes wrong...

 

[pineywoods]

There are several different methods and different products that can be used that all will work. Here's a link to an article that might help some

The Art Of The Curing Brine! | Smoking Meat Forums - The Best Barbecue Discussion Forum On Earth!

 

[DRanniger]

Nothing wrong to brine them all in one container but I would separate them in two - three containers for easier handle or in the case something (God forbid) goes wrong...

Thank you for the information. I agree I need to do them in more than one container due to the amount that I have and like you said in case something goes wrong.

 

[DRanniger]

There are several different methods and different products that can be used that all will work. Here's a link to an article that might help some

The Art Of The Curing Brine! | Smoking Meat Forums - The Best Barbecue Discussion Forum On Earth!

Thank you for the link to the article I will be reading that as soon as I am done here. I appreciate the information,

 

[HalfSmoked]

Yup you can do them all but as said better to separate. Good luck and show us some photos from start to finish.

Warren

 

[Brokenhandle]

These guys have ya covered...and most definitely want pics! If you have any questions just ask.

Ryan

 

[DRanniger]

Yup you can do them all but as said better to separate. Good luck and show us some photos from start to finish.

Warren

We are planning to do them after Christmas and will definitely add pics.

 

[DRanniger]

Thanks for all the help and encouragement. I will post process and result pics sometime in January.