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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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02/20/17 03:55 AM
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Cured this and sliced up this week. Man that looks perfect. Looks amazing!
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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02/20/17 11:28 PM
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going to pick up 20 more pounds of belly tonight and start another curing session. I'll post up some pics if I remember lol. Thinking about trying buckboard bacon soon as well. That'd make a heck of a BLT
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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02/21/17 12:27 AM
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Right on. How much per pound is Cosco asking now?
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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02/21/17 01:50 AM
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2.79 or .89. Just got done with one belly.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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02/21/17 12:14 PM
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Wow that's a great price. HEB has the same type of slab for around 8 bucks a pound.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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03/10/17 03:25 PM
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finished up another batch last night.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/01/17 11:52 PM
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Had to dig this out from way back!!!
Finally found some pork belly where we live and going to try my hand at Making Bacon!!
If the plain method turns out good I may try to make some jalapeno style next.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/02/17 03:04 AM
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I made a batch following BuckRage's recipe and cold smoked it for 7 hours with hickory pellets. It turned out great, I'll never buy bacon from the store again. Will try to remember to post some pics.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/05/17 10:36 PM
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I'm on day 3 of the cure and having a hard time not getting into it now!!!
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/06/17 09:04 PM
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I'm on day 3 of the cure and having a hard time not getting into it now!!! RESIST at all cost! You can do it. Don't forget to chill it nice and cold before you slice it.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/08/17 02:03 AM
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Just took the bacon out and made 4 thick slices... OH MY GOSH!! I will never buy bacon again!!!!
Now to sharpen my knife and wait for the chill.
I spoke to butcher at HEB and he said all they need is a couple days notice to get the belly in. I'll be taking them up on that.
Just a note: I did not have brown sugar so I used regular sugar. The flavor was really good but I can imagine how that will effect the taste. Also, I'm going to vacuum seal the belly instead of just a ziplock bag.
I'll try to get pictures tomorrow and post them if I can.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/08/17 04:11 AM
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/08/17 12:30 PM
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Having photobucket issues.... little help!!!
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/08/17 05:15 PM
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If there is anyone willing to post the pictures for me I'd be indebted!
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/09/17 01:07 AM
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If there is anyone willing to post the pictures for me I'd be indebted! That's ok booger - I know first hand what it looks like. C'mon 2Beez time for you to make a slab there brother - Darn, I'm ready to rip off my sleeves and say git-r-done -d
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/09/17 03:17 AM
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PM sent. text that over amigo.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/09/17 03:27 PM
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Thanks for the help 2Beez!
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/09/17 04:36 PM
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/09/17 05:07 PM
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Just some FYI:
Bacon cured for 4 and a half days using the recipe listed earlier. I could not wait any longer so there was no smoke added either. In the pictures you can see some expensive commercial thick sliced bacon I had on hand to comparison.... there was none!!
Next round of bacon will be rubbed down with pepper purée then cured.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/09/17 06:56 PM
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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07/09/17 07:14 PM
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Looks great gentlemen
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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08/19/17 01:53 AM
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Bringing it to the top for a bud in the office. That's right Scott - time for you to join the THF.
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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08/20/17 02:56 AM
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Time for you to make another batch is what it is Where you at Scott?
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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08/20/17 11:07 PM
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So far I've made regular, extra brown sugar rubbed, jalapeño, extra cracked black pepper and they've all been great.
Next on my list??? Taking suggestions
I've also smoked a couple a batches with hickory which taste great too!
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Re: The 2017 Makin' Bacon Thread
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08/20/17 11:12 PM
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I just finished a batch of Bourbon Brown Sugar, that was cold smoked with hickory for 8 hours. My favorite so far!
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