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Lemans

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Makin Bacon update
« on: July 16, 2017, 03:16:41 AM »
So after 10 days after 3 hours of soaking in warm water to desalination now it goes to 4 hours of cherry smoke. We are getting very close to the finish line!!


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mhiszem

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2017, 05:05:44 AM »
Looking great! Love bacon.


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iCARRY

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2017, 10:22:44 AM »
No WSM?


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Lemans

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2017, 05:02:37 PM »
Not for cold smoking


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Lemans

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2017, 05:03:29 PM »



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iCARRY

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2017, 06:58:07 PM »
Looking good


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mhiszem

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2017, 04:46:06 AM »
mmmmmmm bacon
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Lemans

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2017, 07:54:04 AM »
So I gave 1/2 lb to a co worker yesterday and the first thing this am.. DUDE DUDE DUDE.  That was the best freaking bacon I every had.. Don't change a thing!!
 I guess I did good...


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1buckie

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2017, 07:57:13 AM »
Yeah, the cure looks to be really even.....seems as if this is a Home Run !!!!
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mhiszem

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2017, 08:30:23 AM »
@Lemans Now that you've completed the process and are happy with the results will you share the recipe?
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Lemans

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2017, 09:00:07 AM »
Sure
   For every 5 lbs after you removed the skin.
1 1/2 tsp of #1 cure
1 cup Brown sugar
1 cup Kosher Salt
1/2 cup maple powder
Rub on both sides
Put in 2 gal zip lock bag or vac pack it
Into the fridge for seven days
Flip it everyday
Rinse in warm water for 2 hours
Changing water every 30 mins
Dry the surface well and place back in fridge uncovered overnight
  I cold smoked them using my Amazin 12 inch tube with cherry pellets for 3 hours
  Back under warm water just to get rid of any acrid residue from the smoke.
   Back in the fridge to firm up
Over night. And an half hour before slicing I put it in the freezer


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CatskillSmoker

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2017, 05:55:04 PM »
Maple powder. Do you mean maple sugar?

Dc_smoke309

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2017, 06:19:42 PM »
Now wrap that around a jalapeņo popper and you will be in business !!!!! Looks freekin fantastic

Lemans

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bbquy

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Re: Makin Bacon update
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2017, 08:27:50 PM »
Nice job man! I made some for the 1st time a few weeks ago and will be making it again. Our recipes are similar.