Venison bacon (Curley's kit) again

[bertman]

A couple of years ago I used my Q-Matz to make the Curley's bacon kit into rounds instead of strips (link here), but they still were more elliptical than circular.

It was time to make more (actually, WAY past time), and this time it occurred to me that standing them on end in the fridge overnight with the Q-Matz for support might help keep their shape.

After smoking the next day in the Q-Matz with plastic wrap removed, I wasn't overwhelmingly impressed. But these were more round, and didn't have the flat side like the last ones.

I ended up with around 200 slices and end scraps this time around. That should last me through the summer.

 

[pc farmer]

Nice. Could always stuff in large casings too.

 

[bdskelly]

Let’s not be too hard on yourself here. Those look delicious. You did a beautiful job. Like! B

 

[SmokinAl]

They sure look good from here!
Al

 

[chopsaw]

After smoking the next day in the Q-Matz with plastic wrap removed, I wasn't overwhelmingly impressed. But these were more round, and didn't have the flat side like the last ones.

What was it that you didn't care for ? How was the taste ?
Looks good to me too .

 

[Bearcarver]

As others have replied, They look Great to me.
Like.
What was it that you weren't impressed with?

Bear

 

[bertman]

Nice. Could always stuff in large casings too.

I planned on large casings last time, but I didn't have them, and I think I get more smoke flavor without them. I might have to do a side-by-side comparison next time.

 

[bertman]

What was it that you didn't care for ? How was the taste ?
Looks good to me too .

That might not be worded the best. I guess I was hoping for better shape, but they still come out somewhat elliptical. Small thing to complain about, because the flavor is amazing.

 

[chopsaw]

I guess I was hoping for better shape, but they still come out somewhat elliptical

Well I understand that , I'm the same way .

 

[crazymoon]

BM, Nice idea on the bacon,looks great!