Second Attempt

[acd4476]

Second attempt at bacon is complete.  I used pops brine again but this time I hot smoked at 225 with a hickory and oak blend to internal temp of 150.  .  Only concern with this batch was the color when I cut it.  Looks more white than the last one not as pink...thoughts?  Safety is most important.  $20 worth of belly isnt worth getting sick over. Qview to follow

 

[acd4476]

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• acd4476
• Dec 21, 2016

after cure

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• acd4476
• Dec 21, 2016

after 5 hours at 225

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• acd4476
• Dec 21, 2016

cut open. This is the one that had me a little concerned. Doesn't look like the cure took...

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• acd4476
• Dec 21, 2016

sealed for a rest.

Boy the house smells amazing though! Thank for looking.

 

[chef jimmyj]

It's fine. Color can vary based on age, breed and feed affecting the resulting amount of myoglobin in the muscle...JJ