First Belly Bacon

[markf]

I had no idea that it was even possible to make bacon at home but I learned it here on the forum. I think I read every thread concerning belly bacon before even asking my local butcher to get me a belly. One ten pound belly for my first attempt. I cut it in half and drycured it with Tenderquick and maple sugar, one half for 7 days and the other half will smoke tomorrow at 9 days. I smoked the first half yesterday for 7 hours after 7 days of curing and it came out spectacular. Thank you everyone for the help and I promise more and better pics next time.

 

[scarbelly]

Mark
That is some great looking bacon - I am waiting on my TQ to arrive ( cant buy it here in So Cal ) and have a special order in for some belly as we speak. What temp did you smoke it at?

 

[markf]

I was able to keep the temp under 140 for the whole smoke. I have to admit I feel like a king after being able to create the best food in the world.

 

[beer-b-q]

It looks Great... Nice job on the first try...

 

[bigtrain74]

Looks good Mark! Nice post

 

[bill in mn]

That looks great from here.It was -23 this morning and I'm sure glad I got the smoking done for new years day party.I got a call from a good friend that's hunting hogs in Texas right now and they have 11 so far .He's bringing some home for me to "Play with" and I have to see about doing some bacon.looks great .Bill