venison bacon

[crazymoon]

After seeing these bacon posts I had to try this smoke. Basic ingredients -Owens seasonings-pork butt and venison

I ground up 6 pounds of venison and six and a half pounds of pork butt

I first tried to layer but ended up w/too much venison left and not enough pork. I had ground both only once so dumped them together and reground and packed in the pans

1.5 hours at 130* with no smoke and then apple chips for a few hours and then 4 more hours to hit 145*

Sliced at a #8 setting on the slicer ( maybe 6-7 next time ) I could have packed a bit tighter I guess as there were still air pockets in one pan. Three 8x8 pans total

Packed and thrown in the freezer, each pack weighed about a pound

I fried up the end pieces and this stuff is delicious !

 

[GaryHibbert]

Looks good CM. You'll have lots of bacon now for a while. Great way to use up some extra venison.
Gary

 

[motocrash]

Yum!

 

[Rings Я Us]

Yum!

:D

 

[chopsaw]

Looks good . I like the 50/50 mix . Has a good bacon taste ?

 

[Rafter H BBQ]

That looks top notch CM, nice job!

 

[pc farmer]

Looks great CM. I only have one pack left.

Thanks for the reminder I need to make more

 

[tropics]

CM That looks great Points
Richie

 

[crazymoon]

At least this way I guess I get to see what tastes better if they taste different at all so I know for future batches

MD, I am interested in your taste test please keep us informed as to the results.

 

[crazymoon]

Thanks all for the replies and kind words,much appreciated and Happy Holidays to all!

 

[SmokinAl]

Nicely done!
It looks delicious!
Al

 

[chilerelleno]

OMG'osh CM, that looks so freaking good... Like
Neat and concise write up on the process, with outstanding pics.

Congrats on making the Carousel.

 

[Rings Я Us]

Yeah congrats on the featured pic and thread. Nice looking bacon you did.

 

[Bearcarver]

Nice!!:)
You guys keep doing these, and I'm going to have to.
I haven't done any Venison Bacon in a long time.
Yours looks Great, CM---Like.

Bear

 

[redheelerdog]

Looks great Crazymoon, I love making this stuff, if you get the chance put some in a deep fryer, you'll love it.

Keep up the good work and happy new year!

 

[mowin]

Nice looking bacon...
CM, what mix did you use? I tried the cabelas mix and didn't really care for it.

 

[crazymoon]

Nice looking bacon...
CM, what mix did you use? I tried the cabelas mix and didn't really care for it.

M, I used Owens BBQ ground and formed bacon mix and it is excellent !

 

[crazymoon]

Looks great Crazymoon, I love making this stuff, if you get the chance put some in a deep fryer, you'll love it.

Keep up the good work and happy new year!

RHD, My arteries are clogged enough w/out going the deep fried route ! :)

 

[mowin]

Thanks CM. I've heard nothing but great reviews from those that used Owens mix.

I'll have to give it a try.