Pops brine or dry cure?

[hondabbq]

I have done belly bacon and back bacon a few times. I prefer the back bacon done in pops brine, but I have never done belly bacon in Pops brine.

Have any tried both when making belly bacon? Which method did you prefer?

 

[smokerjim]

i've done buckboard bacon both ways, they both are good but prefer pop's because I don't have to worry about flipping them around daily with pop's it's like a set it and forget, although you do need more room in fridge for the buckets, the flavor is pretty close between the both maybe the dry cure has a little more intense flavor if that makes sense. hope this helps a little

 

[daveomak]

I've switched to dry rub cure... I don't like the water in the bacon.. I prefer the more intense bacon flavor from the dry method....

 

[bill ace 350]

I have done belly bacon and back bacon a few times. I prefer the back bacon done in pops brine, but I have never done belly bacon in Pops brine.

Have any tried both when making belly bacon? Which method did you prefer?

I've tried both.

Both very good.
Give Pop's Brine a try.
Easy, consistent excellent results.

 

[pops6927]

You don't have to use a bucket, there are larger zip loc bags available you can use also: 2 gal. at Walmart

 

[smokerjim]

You don't have to use a bucket, there are larger zip loc bags available you can use also: 2 gal. at Walmart

i've thought about using bags but I wasn't sure if I would be able to submerge the meat totally, with the bucket I used a plate to keep it submerged, does it have to be totally submerged in your brine?

 

[jimalbert]

I personally like Pops wet brine better than dry. I've used the wet for curing hams, smoked pork chops, CB, belly bacon and feel its easier to handle and presents a bit better flavor. On the dry side of things you should check out BearCarvers dry cure. Its also great.