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  1. lilswampy

    Any thoughts using a vacuum sealer during a dry cure for bacon?

    Thanks Bear. I have alway made dry rubs for my bacon so that's not been a problem. Though it does draw plenty of moisture from the belly.
  2. lilswampy

    Any thoughts using a vacuum sealer during a dry cure for bacon?

    Exactly...I  wet marinade under vacuum as well, which really speeds the marinating as well.
  3. lilswampy

    Any thoughts using a vacuum sealer during a dry cure for bacon?

    Thanks for the reply...I wasn't clear, sorry. I was talking about belly that I am in the process of curing, normally for me, about 7 days before cold smoking. I usually use a 2 1/2 gallon zip bag, but they leak most of the time.  I use a vacuum sealer to seal the belly inside an airtight...
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    Any thoughts using a vacuum sealer during a dry cure for bacon?

    I'm curious if anyone has put together a dry cure for bacon and then vacuum sealed the belly with the dry cure? How did it work out? In your opinion, do you have to cure as long since the belly is curing under a vacuum?
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