First Time Dry curing Bacon and Applewood smoking it

[zippy12]

10 Days in cure and spices

Day in fridge uncovered

Apple wood pellets in tube at bottom of UDS

3hrs later(max temp in barrel was 130F - rest on counter - Into fridge not wrapped.

I will slice it later today after sharpening my blades for the job.

 

[SmokinAl]

Let it rest a couple of days before you slice it, I think you will get a better flavor & texture.
Al

 

[zippy12]

Taking Al's advise but as you can see this stuff goes quickly!!!

Left some thick for soup/stews

Going back for more bellies tomarrow

 

[GaryHibbert]

Good looking bacon, Zippy. Just what I like--nice and meaty.
That's the problem with making bacon--you just can't make it as fast as you can eat it.
POINT
Gary