Tough Bacon

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stewmaker

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Mar 23, 2015
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I have made and smoked a lot of good bacon. My problem is the end product always seems to be a little tough.(chewy) Any suggestions would be appreciated.
 
The only time I get any "Chewy" Bacon is if it is very lean, like BBB.

I slice it in all directions, and never noticed a difference.

How high temp are you smoking it to. If you're cooking it twice, that could do it.

Bear
 
I always slice cross grain. I brine for 7 days---smoke less than 200 dg. Internal temp of minimum 150 dg.
 
 
I always slice cross grain. I brine for 7 days---smoke less than 200 dg. Internal temp of minimum 150 dg.
OK----If you smoke it to 150° IT, and then Fry it before eating it, you are cooking it twice. This will toughen it up some.

Since you Smoked it to 150° IT, try just warming it a bit in the frying pan. This is what I do with my BBB and CB. It's already been to 150°, so it would be safe to eat cold.

Bear
 
Gonna slice next bacon bout 1/8 inch or so. BLT season coming up. Slicing too thick can be tuff.
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