Fat caps

[smokin pop-pop]

hey all,
Does anyone trim the fat cap off their pork belly before curing. Getting ready
to start a 13 pounder and I’m not sure if I wanna keep it on or not.

 

[SmokyMose]

hey all,
Does anyone trim the fat cap off their pork belly before curing. Getting ready
to start a 13 pounder and I’m not sure if I wanna keep it on or not.

Nope.

 

[smokin pop-pop]

Thanks SmokeyMose I did decide to leave it on

 

[Phil Chart]

Leave it on if your makin bacon

 

[SmokinAl]

Definitely leave it on, that's the best part of the bacon!
Al