Canadian Bacon for Easter Brunch

[zwiller]

First time. Pops brine 3/4C strength for 10 days. Centers injected. Lucked out, it didn't get ropy or slimy. 30m rest in water and then dabbed dry.

 

[zwiller]

Overnight in fridge and 1 hour under fan pellicle. Totally dry to the touch. Thought color would darken but it didn't.

 

[zwiller]

150F for 3 hours (100F IT) and 200F until 150F. Total was near 8 hours. Apple pellets in the AMNPS. Pic was taken at 3 hours when I bumped temp. The smoke was distinctly apple and was the most prominent in all my years of smoking.

 

[zwiller]

I've read that CB can be eaten right away but I took a sample right away and thought it was kinda blah.

 

[zwiller]

No slicer... Flavor definitely improved overnight. Only sliced half of it. Plan to test other half in a few days. I might rest more a day next time.

 

[zwiller]

Gave half to Mom and Dad last night. Finally, time to eat. Eggs hid the therm probe hole nicely! :D

 

[zwiller]

Now the trifecta is complete. Eggs benedict, asparagus, crepes. The crepe is actually my uncles creation. Actually the whole menu is... Crepe is cold, filled with a vanilla instant pudding with sour cream added. All made night before. Sauce is warm though. CB was outstanding. Perfect salt. Perfect salt to sweet ratio. It is very "pure" tasting. You can definitely tell its apple wood smoked. The smoke flavor kinda dissipates fast but I am being very picky. I am think maybe adding cold smoke on next one for a little more depth of flavor.

Happy Easter SMF!

 

[buzzy]

That all looks good to me. Can’t wait to get some fresn asparagus out of garden. Points

 

[gmc2003]

Looks good to me also.

Point for sure.

Chris

 

[SmokinAl]

WOW is about all I can say!
Also congrats on getting a ride on the carousel!
Al

 

[Rectecin']

Gave half to Mom and Dad last night. Finally, time to eat. Eggs hid the therm probe hole nicely! :D View attachment 359314

Good Lord that looks good. Eggs Benedict is my favorite.

 

[tropics]

Z That is a great looking plate!! LIKES
Richie

 

[werdwolf]

Looks awesome!

 

[markh024]

Looks amazing!

 

[lovethemeats]

Damn that looked good. Making me hungry here. Awesome looking brunch you had. Points for a terrific looking meal you surly did do.

 

[uncletork]

Wow! That looks delicious.... Now I'm hungry

 

[zwiller]

WOW. Thanks for all the likes, comments and ride on the carousel!

 

[redheelerdog]

I wish I would of ate at your house Sunday!