Bacon Bacon

[Sodaking27]

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.

 

[NDKoze]

Looks good. Looking forward to the sliced pics.

 

[BedouinBob]

You will never go back to store bought Don.... 

 

[Sodaking27]

Sliced and ready to fry. BLT's for dinner.

 

[SconnieQ]

Slices look nice and even. Did you slice by hand?

 

[Sodaking27]

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.

 

[Perkolater]

Mmmmmm....nice job Don!

 

[DivotMaker]

My mouth's watering, Don!  Can't wait to see the fried bacon & eggs pics!   Nothing better!

 

[EFGM]

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.

 

[Sodaking27]

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...

 

[Sodaking27]

Finished photos as requested.

 

[EFGM]

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!

 

[NDKoze]

Looks awesome! I am very hungry for a BLT now.

 

[BedouinBob]

Yum! Way to go Don!