I think I got the bacon bug

[JC in GB]

Got my first try at bacon done last week and I think I have the bacon bug.

So on the one hand, I went through almost 6 lbs of bacon in a little over a week and I am thinking damn, I am eating too much bacon and on the other hand I have six pounds left and am thinking damn, I am almost out of bacon! I am afraid this will take a period of adjustment my fellow smokers. :)

 

[TomKnollRFV]

If I could get pork belly I'd likely be making a fatty weekly..but I do the same with Buckboard. 10 pounds a month is about what we consume here..and it's so fun to try new flavours..!

 

[noboundaries]

I can actually buy commercially made, thick cut pork belly bacon for $2 / lb LESS than an uncured pork belly. Go figure.

Consequently I cure loins, butts, CSRs, etc which run $1 to $2 / lb year-round. And, yes, it's friggin' addictive.

 

[HalfSmoked]

The problem with this hobby is you never seem to have enough. So always the excuse to make more.
Oh and watch that waist line.

Warren

 

[HalfSmoked]

JC in GB Thanks for the like it is greatly appreciated.

Warren

 

[SmokinAl]

Pretty soon you'll be buying an extra freezer!
Al

 

[JC in GB]

Pretty soon you'll be buying an extra freezer!
Al

I already got one. Now I have an excuse to fill it! Images of pork belly dancing in my head...

 

[gmc2003]

Wow almost a pound of bacon a day!!! You better start buying those prego pants with the belly expander. I haven't gotten into the mak'n bac'n craze yet, but I know from past experiences I'd be in the same boat and over indulge.

Chris