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Donmac

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First bacon project
« on: January 05, 2017, 11:00:33 AM »
I went to the local Asian market and picked up a 18lb pork belly. I was kind of set back with the fact that it came with ribs attached, I did not expect that so I had to youtube how to remove the ribs. It was easier then I expected and turned out pretty decent.

1st pic is the 23"x13" 18lb belly w/ribs

2nd pic is trimmed belly

3rd pic is the slab cut in two pieces 6.5lb & 5.5 lb in cure (1tsp. insta#1, 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar on each slab.
 I will be adding 1/2 cup of maple syrup to one of the bags when I get home tonight (I had run out of maple syrup and didn't realize it).

7 days in the cure flipping daily. Then 24 hours in the fridge uncovered to form pellicle and off to the 3D for some sugar maple love.

I will update with pics when ready to smoke.



Don from New Hampshire, 3D & #1 Owner

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Re: First bacon project
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2017, 11:40:26 AM »
Nicely done Don. You are going to love it.  :)
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Re: First bacon project
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2017, 12:40:54 PM »
I have yet to do bacon but some day....
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Re: First bacon project
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2017, 01:13:59 PM »
It's going to be great, for sure!
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Re: First bacon project
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2017, 12:48:30 PM »
Finished product was a success. I will be doing bacon again in future :D

Don from New Hampshire, 3D & #1 Owner

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Re: First bacon project
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2017, 11:14:30 PM »
That's killing me, Don!  I'm hungry, right now, and just didn't need to see bacon that looks THAT good!  :P
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Re: First bacon project
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2017, 01:25:42 PM »
lol, sorry Tony ;) didn't intend to make you drool, but thanks!
Don from New Hampshire, 3D & #1 Owner