Finally found some thick bellies!

[jcam222]

Missed this the first go round, in for the ride now. Great price on those!!

 

[Brokenhandle]

So what is the k + sorbate? What does it do?

Ryan

 

[indaswamp]

K+ Sorbate is shorthand for potassium sorbate. Potassium sorbate is an antimicrobial that is applied to meat to keep bacteria and mold from growing on the surface.

 

[indaswamp]

Potassium sorbate is used on commercially produced bacon. Last batch of bacon I made, I had to wipe some spots with vinegar so this go around I am using potassium sorbate.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Potassium sorbate is used on commercially produced bacon. Last batch of bacon I made, I had to wipe some spots with vinegar so this go around I am using potassium sorbate.

Thanks! Now I understand. Appreciate it!

Ryan

 

[indaswamp]

Finished up the last night of cold smoke this morning...

Of course-had to slice some off and fry it up!!

Perfect salt. Perfect sweet. Perfect smoke. Bacon Nirvana.

 

[indaswamp]

Oh- and the bacon grease jar can now start being replenished! I was out! LOL! Got enough now for bacon grease biscuits in the morning. With this 30# smoke of bacon, plus the 10# of wild hog bacon, I'm good for a while till next fall. Also have 40# of Canadian bacon. So I'm good now! LOL!!

 

[slavikborisov]

Potassium sorbate is used on commercially produced bacon. Last batch of bacon I made, I had to wipe some spots with vinegar so this go around I am using potassium sorbate.

Thanks for clarifying!! This looks amazing!!

 

[xray]

Great looking bellies and bacon, and a pretty good price to boot! A lot of the bellies around here have been pretty thin so I’ve passed on them. Hopefully there’s some nice looking ones like yours when the bacon stash gets low.

 

[pineywoods]

That looks great nice color

 

[Fueling Around]

Great belly both before and after
How much weight loss?

 

[indaswamp]

Great belly both before and after
How much weight loss?

I did not weigh the bellies before or after the smoke, but it's usually 15-18% when I make cold smoked bacon.

 

[indaswamp]

Great looking bellies and bacon, and a pretty good price to boot! A lot of the bellies around here have been pretty thin so I’ve passed on them. Hopefully there’s some nice looking ones like yours when the bacon stash gets low.

Thanks xray....yeah I couldn't pass them up!

That looks great nice color

Thanks pineywoods..