Canadian Bacon Dry Cured (Step by Step)

[backyardboss]

 
Here ya go, BYB,

Below is a link to the Virginia Smokers' Group. Check with those guys to see which ones use TQ, and where they get it:

Link:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/groups/show/25/virginia-smokers-group

Bear

Excellent! Thanks, I'll do some asking around. Hadn't even thought of looking for a subforum of Va smokers, I've been here a year + maybe closer to two and didn't know it existed.

Yea, the darn shipping is what hacks me off, about the same $$$'s as the product itself! I'll see what I can find out, no way can I beleive it's nowhere to be found for 50 miles in all directions, that puts me out in the Stix in almost all 4 directions! Gotta be some of this stuff somewhere, somebody curing something...

 

[backyardboss]

 
BYB

This is where I found the Morton Tender Quick. Less than Amazon.

http://www.butcher-packer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=61

Hope this helps.

Larry

Thanks Larry, if I go the mail order route I'll give them a go. Rather toss my $$$'s to a "place" like this than Amazon anyway.

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Thanks Larry, if I go the mail order route I'll give them a go. Rather toss my $$$'s to a "place" like this than Amazon anyway.

BYB,

I got feelers out & I'm still searching. Don't go paying any shipping unless you check with me.

So far I understand there are "Wegmans" stores in Virginia. Any of them near you? That's where I get mine.

Still looking.

Bear

 

[backyardboss]

 
BYB,

I got feelers out & I'm still searching. Don't go paying any shipping unless you check with me.

So far I understand there are "Wegmans" stores in Virginia. Any of them near you? That's where I get mine.

Still looking.

Bear

Thanks Bear, Above and beyond!

Wegmans, coincidentally they just broke ground on one about 2 miles away, but that'll be a little while...

But as it would be, I am scheduled to roll up to Frednecksburg this week, maybe even tomorrow and there is one there. I'll be sure to check them out and I'll report back and post here.

That's actually enough to inspire me to make the trip, moreso than the work issue I have to tackle! haha

Many thanks.

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Thanks Bear, Above and beyond!

Wegmans, coincidentally they just broke ground on one about 2 miles away, but that'll be a little while...

But as it would be, I am scheduled to roll up to Frednecksburg this week, maybe even tomorrow and there is one there. I'll be sure to check them out and I'll report back and post here.

That's actually enough to inspire me to make the trip, moreso than the work issue I have to tackle! haha

Many thanks.

I think Wegmans gets $5.29 for a 2 pound bag.

Amazon gets over $13 with free shipping. No wonder they give free shipping.

Butcher Packer $6.50 + shipping.

Bear

 

[backyardboss]

 
I think Wegmans gets $5.29 for a 2 pound bag.

Amazon gets over $13 with free shipping. No wonder they give free shipping.

Butcher Packer $6.50 + shipping.

Bear

If I'm there anyway, makes perfect sense. Then I can get to curing my loin

, and looking for an eye of round for dried beef!

Another hobby already getting out of control! It's great!

 

[townes]

Thanks Bear.  This recipe was awesome.  If not for your step by steps I would not have tried to make Canadian bacon.   My wife and kids have been eating it every morning this week.  My only issue I do not have a meat slicer. The local deli only charged me $4 to slice it all, but he sliced it much thinner than I would have.  Although a benefit is the microwave cooks it hot in under 10 seconds lol.  

Pic just off the smoker (waiting for the internal temp to drop to 100) and prior to 40 hours of R&R.

c bacon.jpg

• townes
• May 6, 2015

 

[gary s]

Nice job Townes. There are a bunch of us grateful to Bear for his wonderful Step by Steps

Gary

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Thanks Bear.  This recipe was awesome.  If not for your step by steps I would not have tried to make Canadian bacon.   My wife and kids have been eating it every morning this week.  My only issue I do not have a meat slicer. The local deli only charged me $4 to slice it all, but he sliced it much thinner than I would have.  Although a benefit is the microwave cooks it hot in under 10 seconds lol.  

Pic just off the smoker (waiting for the internal temp to drop to 100) and prior to 40 hours of R&R.

Thanks Townes!!

I'm real glad you like it !!

Yeah, when you start doing various Bacons, a slicer comes in real handy, as does a vacuum packer.

Keep up the Great work!!

Bear

 

[gary s]

What Bear said,  Vacuum sealer and slicer 

Gary

 

[smokin218r]

I used this step by step. So easy to follow and turned out great!

Thanks Bear!!

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/232849/ham-eye-to-canadian-bacon-a-la-bear-qview

 

[Bearcarver]

 
I used this step by step. So easy to follow and turned out great!

Thanks Bear!!

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/232849/ham-eye-to-canadian-bacon-a-la-bear-qview

Thank You 218R !!

Glad you liked it !

You did a Fantastic Job!!

Bear

 

[alexqc]

I have a question about Canadian bacon.

In exactly two weeks, it will be my kids birthday party. We are planning to invite about 20 people. We tought about making sammies.

My wife asked me to make sammies with ground ham.

If i make Canadian bacon, then ground it, would this work?

Thank you!!!

 

[gary s]

How old are the Kids ?    Hamburgers always go good and everybody like em.   Burgers and  Hot Dogs  

Me personally I wouldn't want to take my CB and grind it up not knowing if people will even like it. It will look like potted meat !!!

Gary

 

[Bearcarver]

I have a question about Canadian bacon.

In exactly two weeks, it will be my kids birthday party. We are planning to invite about 20 people. We tought about making sammies.

My wife asked me to make sammies with ground ham.

If i make Canadian bacon, then ground it, would this work?

Thank you!!!

Sure would work, Alex!!

It would be healthier than other cuts of Pork, because of how lean it is.

I would take it to at least 145° IT, but no more than 150° IT, and that should be Perfect.

Bear

 

[siege]

FWIW, Sportsman's Warehouse carries Morton's Tender Quick. After reading Bearcarver's awesome tutorial, I HAD to find some ! There is a pork loin Canadian Bacon in my future.
Thanks Bear !

 

[Bearcarver]

FWIW, Sportsman's Warehouse carries Morton's Tender Quick. After reading Bearcarver's awesome tutorial, I HAD to find some ! There is a pork loin Canadian Bacon in my future.
Thanks Bear !

That's Great, Siege!!

I hate to see people have to pay the high prices on the internet, and the shipping charges on top of that !!!

Just yell (PM) if you run into any questions!!

Bear

 

[torp3t3d0]

I can get it in Northern VA at either Giant, Safeway or Harris Teeter

 

[Bearcarver]

 
Thanks Bear, Above and beyond!

Wegmans, coincidentally they just broke ground on one about 2 miles away, but that'll be a little while...

But as it would be, I am scheduled to roll up to Frednecksburg this week, maybe even tomorrow and there is one there. I'll be sure to check them out and I'll report back and post here.

That's actually enough to inspire me to make the trip, moreso than the work issue I have to tackle! haha

Many thanks.

Here ya go, BYB-----In case you didn't find a good place for TQ, you should check the 3 places "torp" found it (Below).

I didn't forget about you.

Bear

 
I can get it in Northern VA at either Giant, Safeway or Harris Teeter

Thank You for the Info!!

Bear

 

[torp3t3d0]

Also at Wegmans, but I did not mention as there are only a few of them around....usually find out on the bottom shelf next to the Kosher salt.