First buckboard bacon

[jcam222]

In theory stainless is ok. The other metals not ok. That’s what I’ve read.

 

[TomKnollRFV]

@TomKnollRFV You have a cite for the steel thing? Never heard that before. I have used SS pots for curing and no one mentioned anything. EDIT TO ADD: Maybe aluminum is the problem?

I honestly can't remember which post it was, but I read it here. Might be right though. I'm pretty sure it was a rule passed down for generations. I didn't see a reason to not follow the advice I read so I got me a brining tub :)

 

[jcam222]

So while the buckboard and Canadian bacon are curing I felt the need for more immediate results LOL. Local grocer had thin western ribs $1.29 a lb. Bought 2 trays worth and threw them all in the Pops brine for a few days. Didn’t have time to smoke them so just baked off in the oven. They were outstanding.