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Offline RAD

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Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #-1 on: February 08, 2014, 03:39:19 PM »
This is my first attempt at making bacon. I got some pointers from TP5 and his video on how to skin the belly and his post on maple cure. I was going to make a video but thought it would be a real long video.
TenPoin5 link:
http://www.letstalkbbq.com/index.php?topic=2873.0


Let’s get started.




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Not bad for my first attempt but I think I took too much of the good stuff off. Not really sure though.


That skin is heavy


Big boy




Getting ready for the cure


Mix it well before adding the maple (real maple)


See you in 5-7 days

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Offline smokendevo

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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« on: February 08, 2014, 03:55:52 PM »
Ya done real good Rad, looked like you been doing it for years  ;)
You will love this recipe. i used to make it every second week but this winter I slowed right down. I get phone calls at least once a week for it. I'm going for the price increase on my custumers  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2014, 04:10:55 PM »
I agree that skinning job looks good! That looks like it's going to be some flavorful bacon Rad!
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2014, 04:17:21 PM »
Looking good RAD. Making bacon is one of those things I want to try but still a little unsure of. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out.

That gloved hand poking up through the meat is a little unsettling and brings back memories of trips to the DR and the "this might be uncomfortable" speech.
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Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2014, 04:39:27 PM »
Watching this one. I will try this one day.
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2014, 05:54:39 PM »
Going to be real good I'm sure.
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2014, 07:30:11 PM »
Looking good RAD!

Can't wait to see your finished results ;)
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2014, 09:20:14 PM »
I'm betting you've bought your last grocery store bacon after you taste this batch.
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2014, 09:25:27 PM »
NICE!!!  You won't be buying store bacon after this.   
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2014, 09:50:10 PM »
... and don't forget about making some world-class chicharrones/cracklins/grattons with that slab of skin.
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2014, 11:13:32 PM »
Thanks everyone for the kind words and help with this 1st run.

Ka Honu you've been on my mind all day ???, I wasn't ready to start the  cracklins so I put the skin a freezer bag and into the freezer until I can give it a go. Thanks for your great post w/pics.
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2014, 01:24:16 PM »
You done good for your 1st time and this will not be your last time either.  Once you start makin your own bacon that store bought stuff is 2nd rate.  You can slice it up the thickness that you want and the flavor of Chris's recipe is fantastic!

For those that have just been a wishin and a hopin to make bacon....well I say, go for it!  You will be glad you did  ;D
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2014, 03:38:46 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on February 08, 2014, 04:39:27 PM
Watching this one. I will try this one day.

I'm with ya Pappy, this is a someday must do.
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2014, 05:06:40 PM »
It looks pretty rough, and yes you did take a good bit of the "good stuff" (fat) off, but in the end after you smoke it and it get's up to temp that rough cut will smooth right out, and once it's sliced you won't be able to tell. Each time you do it, you'll get better! :)


Out of curiosity... did you measure your ingredients to match the weight of the bacon?
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Re: Pulling the skin to make bacon
« Reply #13 on: February 09, 2014, 05:44:57 PM »
Quote from: TentHunteR on February 09, 2014, 05:06:40 PM
It looks pretty rough, and yes you did take a good bit of the "good stuff" (fat) off, but in the end after you smoke it and it get's up to temp that rough cut will smooth right out, and once it's sliced you won't be able to tell. Each time you do it, you'll get better! :)


Out of curiosity... did you measure your ingredients to match the weight of the bacon?
I tried to weigh as close as possible. I did them in two batches. 1st one was real close to 5lb so I used TP5's instructions as close as possible and the other was just over 3lb so I went 3/4 or as close as I could
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