Rubbed the belly, it's Bacon time!

[driedstick]

 
Butts here have been $.99 lb. off and on, I loaded up. Bellies are $4 - $5 lb.  go figure. They tell me its supply and demand, thet just don't have anyone asking for bellies anymore.

Gary

I just picked up my first bellie to do some bacon the other day from costco $2.89lb I wish I could have picked up more but I thought I better do one first to see if it will come out right LOL 

DS

 

[dirtsailor2003]

 
I just picked up my first bellie to do some bacon the other day from costco $2.89lb I wish I could have picked up more but I thought I better do one first to see if it will come out right LOL 

DS

Oh you got this DS! I sure prefer the dry rubbed bacon to Pop's We pulled out a rasher for breakfast on Sunday. Hand sliced it, probably 3/8" thick. Baked it in the oven 370°, so good. Didn't go super crispy, didn't go as soft as ham. So good!

So glad I got a new scale!

Oh yeah the extended aging I will not skimp on again. Such a better product.

 

[driedstick]

 
Oh you got this DS! I sure prefer the dry rubbed bacon to Pop's We pulled out a rasher for breakfast on Sunday. Hand sliced it, probably 3/8" thick. Baked it in the oven 370°, so good. Didn't go super crispy, didn't go as soft as ham. So good!

So glad I got a new scale!

Oh yeah the extended aging I will not skimp on again. Such a better product.

I am waiting on a new scale myself,,Wife wont let me use hers,, When I pull it out of the freezer to thaw and get started don't worry you will be getting a PM from Me for a Step by step process you will have to walk me thru. LOL 

Thanks DS!

DS

 

[oregon smoker]

 
I am waiting on a new scale myself,,Wife wont let me use hers,, When I pull it out of the freezer to thaw and get started don't worry you will be getting a PM from Me for a Step by step process you will have to walk me thru. LOL 

Thanks DS!

DS

DS,

here is a link to Bearcarver's dry rub BBB "Step By Step" should you need it.

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/84888/my-first-buckboard-bacon-lots-of-qview

Tom

 

[dirtsailor2003]

 
I am waiting on a new scale myself,,Wife wont let me use hers,, When I pull it out of the freezer to thaw and get started don't worry you will be getting a PM from Me for a Step by step process you will have to walk me thru. LOL 

Thanks DS!

DS

Want me to drive over and hold your hand?

 

[tropics]

Don't know how I missed seeing this get brought back up,I was watching it.Thanks for sharing that is some real nice meaty Bacon

Richie

 

[dirtsailor2003]

 
Don't know how I missed seeing this get brought back up,I was watching it.Thanks for sharing that is some real nice meaty Bacon

Richie

Man pulled a pack out of the freezer for Sundays breakfast and its great. Sliced it 3/8" thick and baked it in 370° oven. Took it to a good bite through tenderness. So good!

 

[smokin phil]

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[pc farmer]

Tiny bit more detail. How'd you rest in the fridge? Uncovered? Vacpacked? Ziploc? Just curious.

I let it cool unwrapped, after its cool I wrap in plastic wrap and into the fridge for at least 2 days.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Tiny bit more detail. How'd you rest in the fridge? Uncovered? Vacpacked? Ziploc? Just curious.

Uncovered in he fridge, parchment paper on top just to keep stuff from falling on it.

 

[pc farmer]

Uncovered in he fridge, parchment paper on top just to keep stuff from falling on it.

Different ways of doing the rest. I will try your way on the loins i have curing now.

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Different ways of doing the rest. I will try your way on the loins i have curing now.

I always rest mine uncovered. Typically only for a day or three. This last time with the longer rest it was fantastic. Best bacon I've ever made, so far!

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

Not sure how I missed this awesome thread Case, but that sure is some nice lookin bacon man ! Thumbs Up

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Not sure how I missed this awesome thread Case, but that sure is some nice lookin bacon man ! Thumbs Up

Thanks Justin!