The Quest for Bacon

[bros]

That's why I learned to make my own. I can get it from one store in town, but $12 for a little 1 pound chub gets expensive.

$12 for a POUND?

it's somethng like $30 for 6 lbs here

 

[DougE]

$12 for a POUND?

it's somethng like $30 for 6 lbs here

Yeah, why I went on a quest to make it. Buying online and having it shipped isn't cheap either.

 

[bros]

Yeah, why I went on a quest to make it. Buying online and having it shipped isn't cheap either.

yeah, the prices can be insane

 

[bros]

The pieces of pork belly had the cure rubbed on it yesterday and is in the fridge now.

Going to take it out in a bit to flip it and give it a quick rub through the bag. It did smell a bit more "meaty" than it did on Saturday and Sunday, but hopefully it is still good.

We're going to smoke it on the 29th...wish us luck!

 

[bros]

Today's the day!

Forgot to take pictures of pieces 1 and 2, but here's piece #3:

here's piece #4 (some thyme was rubbed on it):

How does it look? It's about to go into the smoker.

 

[SmokinEdge]

Looks good. After the smoke sauna it will be gorgeous.

 

[bros]

Somehow the largest piece was only up to 141 after 8 hours in the smoker, smallest piece up to 150. They all hit 80 degrees within an hour, though.

We're putting them in the oven until they all hit 145 IT, then taking them out and putting them in the designated bacon and smoked foods fridge uncovered

 

[bros]

and at 10:55 PM, they have all hit 150 IT and are out of the oven and in the fridge

 

[bros]

going to cook it Soon

 

[bros]

BACON

it tastes perfect

thanks for the help, everyone!

 

[DougE]

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BACON

it tastes perfect

thanks for the help, everyone!

Looks awesome!

 

[tallbm]

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BACON

it tastes perfect

thanks for the help, everyone!

Congrats!!!
Question, how much have you eaten without frying it up????
I find I eat like 90% of mine without it ever hitting a frying pan, its soooo good! hahahaha

 

[SmokinEdge]

Now you can have your own bacon factory like me. Bacon anytime you want it. Nice isn’t it. Nice work.

 

[bros]

Congrats!!!
Question, how much have you eaten without frying it up????
I find I eat like 90% of mine without it ever hitting a frying pan, its soooo good! hahahaha

Haven't eaten any raw, but it smells deliciosu

 

[tallbm]

Haven't eaten any raw, but it smells deliciosu

You hit an IT of 150F, that is cooked pork my friend :D
Feel free to give it a try "raw" and let me know what you think.
I tell people it's "bacon cold cuts" when I get em to try it like that because I make sure my bacon is fully cooked too when smoking it hahaha :D

 

[ConrodM]

What an Awesome Thread!!