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Sodaking27

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Bacon Bacon
« on: September 11, 2016, 09:15:57 PM »
First attempt at making home made bacon. Picked up a 4lb Pork belly from my local butcher last week. Used a simple cure of brown sugar, tinder quick, cracked pepper and some of my favorite rub. After curing for 7 days, rinsed the cure off and placed in an ice water bath for 20 months minutes to help remove the salt. Let air dry in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Put in the smoker with a couple chunks of wild cherry. Smoked at 175 until an internal temp of 150. Will slice in the next day or two.
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2016, 09:24:50 PM »
Looks good. Looking forward to the sliced pics.
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2016, 04:20:59 PM »
You will never go back to store bought Don....  :)
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2016, 04:47:56 PM »
Sliced and ready to fry. BLT's for dinner.

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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2016, 06:20:58 PM »
Slices look nice and even. Did you slice by hand?
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2016, 08:11:28 PM »
Slices look nice and even. Did you slice by hand?

My knife skills are not that good :) I sliced it on my 10" electric slicer.
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2016, 08:21:22 PM »
Mmmmmm....nice job Don!
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2016, 08:46:45 PM »
My mouth's watering, Don!  Can't wait to see the fried bacon & eggs pics! :P   Nothing better!
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #8 on: September 14, 2016, 01:31:26 PM »
Don, even though I'm a day late, I'm glad you are making enough for all of us. That looks awesome and like Tony, can't wait to see some fried up.
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2016, 07:05:17 PM »
Don, even though I'm a day late, I'm glad you are making enough for all of us. That looks awesome and like Tony, can't wait to see some fried up.

Your package is in the mail ;D...
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Sodaking27

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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2016, 07:08:51 PM »
Finished photos as requested.

« Last Edit: September 15, 2016, 07:16:58 PM by Sodaking27 »
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2016, 10:48:25 PM »
Man o man Don, I know what I'm going to dream about tonight! Think one of these days I'm going to try and match that and put some on smoked cheese nachos instead of brisket. Glad I check in before turning in!
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2016, 12:46:00 AM »
Looks awesome! I am very hungry for a BLT now.
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Re: Bacon Bacon
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2016, 09:32:55 AM »
Yum! Way to go Don!
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