Maple Extract - anyone ever use it?

[foodeefish]

I want to get a great Maple flavor in my Buckboard Bacon. Has anyone ever tried Maple Extract or Maple Flavoring in their brine? :-\

Thnx

 

[DivotMaker]

Oooh...never even thought of that!  What a great idea!  Bet you'll get some feedback on this one!

 

[NDKoze]

I use Maple Syrup in mine. Here is a batch that I sliced/packed tonight.

 

[Pork Belly]

I wouldn't mess with it. Pure Maple Syrup is not overly expensive and is available everywhere. I use 1/4 Cup (plus 1/4 cup brown sugar) per one whole side of pork belly. At that ratio a Pint of syrup will last for 40 to 50 pounds of bacon.

Using extract; I don't know how you would calculate amounts, without risking a lot of meat.

 

[DivotMaker]

That's a great point, Brian.  Seems like the ratio of that incredibly strong concentrate would be hard to calculate.

 

[es1025]

I have used maple extract in my canadian bacon. Gave the maple flavor.  You don't have to use that much.