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Title: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Smokin Papa Steve on May 17, 2016, 02:49:26 PM
I saved from the Mother's day Pork Belly Cook, 2 x 1.5 lbs pcs for making bacon. I followed Amazing Ribs recipe and must say I was very happy with the results.  The belly was cured for 8 days and then smoked for about 2.5 hours. It doesn't really taste like bacon but almost similar to ham or Canadian Bacon.   Had some eggs and bacon for breakfast today and it was yummy.  I really do not eat much bacon so I need to find some ways of incorporating it with other dishes, perhaps salads, burgers, etc.  Making bacon is really easy so try it!

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Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: tomcrete1 on May 17, 2016, 02:56:48 PM
Looks Great!  Need to give that a try  :)
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 17, 2016, 03:02:33 PM
That looks good 8)
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: muebe on May 17, 2016, 03:04:34 PM
Love pork belly!

Looks delicious
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Smokin Don on May 17, 2016, 03:13:06 PM
Looks good PS!!! Love pork belly and I use a lot of Jowl bacon I get from my butcher! Don
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: teesquare on May 17, 2016, 03:54:56 PM
Nice! Good to get your feet wet in making cured meats.

You may want to look at our Charcuterie section - the recipes in that are all top notch. My favorite thus far is the Cider Mill Bacon. Absolutely the best bacon I have ever tried....
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 17, 2016, 04:05:41 PM
I like it.
Nice job.
Me well I am to lazy to go to all the work like we did when I grew up so it is store bought for me. >:(
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Kona on May 17, 2016, 04:34:26 PM
Quote from: Savannahsmoker on May 17, 2016, 04:05:41 PM
I like it.
Nice job.
Me well I am to lazy to go to all the work like we did when I grew up so it is store bought for me. >:(

Yup me too, I'm too lazy lol. I just recently discovered Wright brand bacon in the store and it's probably the best I've had. 350 degrees in the oven for 20 minutes
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Savannahsmoker on May 17, 2016, 04:37:52 PM
"Wright brand bacon" ok I will give it try when I see some.  I smoke bacon at 250 until crispy.
Title: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Pappymn on May 17, 2016, 04:38:06 PM
Congratulations
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Kona on May 17, 2016, 05:50:12 PM
Quote from: Savannahsmoker on May 17, 2016, 04:37:52 PM
"Wright brand bacon" ok I will give it try when I see some.  I smoke bacon at 250 until crispy.

They have various flavors, I got the applewood smoked...

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Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Pam Gould on May 17, 2016, 06:31:54 PM
I really liek the Wright's bacon, but they quit making the pepperd bacon..it was coated in cracked pepper corns..so I jsut add my own fresh cracked black pepper...gonna have to make some of my own, but gotta have to get pork belly from Smokin Don's butcher...almost 10 minutes away from me.  lol     .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: Pit Barrel Cooker Co. on May 20, 2016, 02:57:16 PM
That looks like some divine swine :)
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: TentHunteR on May 20, 2016, 11:55:49 PM
Nice job!

My guess is the reason it taste more like ham/Canadian bacon is that is one gorgeous, very meaty hunk of pork belly... and boy would I love to try a few slices of it!
Title: Re: Bacon - first attempt
Post by: spuds on May 21, 2016, 01:50:56 PM
Quote from: teesquare on May 17, 2016, 03:54:56 PM
Nice! Good to get your feet wet in making cured meats.
Indeed,looks like a fine job too,well done!