UMAi Pancetta Phase 2 (W/ Pics)

[tx smoker]

The belly had been curing for 10 days and was getting really dark from the spices. Decided to start Phase 2 a couple days earlier than anticipated, which was yesterday. When I cut open the vac seal bag, the aroma was amazing. I couldn't believe how wonderful it smelled. That's a promising sign I guess.

Out of the bag, rinsed, dried, lightly brushed with wine, and a nice coating of black pepper


Rolled and tied off....as best I could. Never done this before


Into the UMAi bag. this thing barely fit. I had to jam it in as tight as I possibly could to get enough bag at the top to seal it.


This is a pic I took a little while ago just for grins. As you can see, even after only 24 hours there is a noticeable color difference. I'm starting to think this may work....but of course it's worked for thousands of people so hopefully it'll work for me.


Start weight was 3729 grams and target weight is 2424 grams. Of course, I have no idea how long this will take but I'm in it for the long haul. Dave, you may want to get the Xtra Large popcorn with double butter for this one

Eagerly awaiting Phase 3,
Robert

 

[billriker]

Is it done?

 

[tx smoker]

No, not quite yet. Its at 30% weight loss or maybe a bit more so theoretically I could slice it but really want to hit the 35% mark. Hopefully it won't be much longer. I'll post the final outcome when it's all done. Im guessing in the next 3 to 4 weeks

Updating ,
Robert

 

[bluebombersfan]

Do you have a recipe for the seasonings you used for phase 1?

 

[billriker]

I like it

 

[tx smoker]

"Do you have a recipe for the seasonings you used for phase 1"

I have nothing written down. I followed the UMAi recipe through the curing process for seasonings. After it was cured I rubbed it with wine and added a considerable amount of black pepper.

Here is a pic of the recipe card that UMAi sent

You can also find the recipe by going to Google and typing in "recipe umai pancetta" or at their website umaidry.com

Hope this helps....and hope you have patience :-) This can take a while
Robert

 

[bluebombersfan]

Awesome! I have that same card! I will watching to see how it turns out for you and how it tastes!!

 

[tx smoker]

I'll check it again when I get home. It's been a couple weeks so there is a slight possibility that it may be ready

Robert

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Looking good.

Tip: Take the UMAi label off your bag, It will not let the UMAi bag properly work in that area.