First time I've done it this way with no curing salt. Just regular salt this time.I have made homemade bacon only one time. @PhotoNinja didn't like it because it didn't taste like store-bought, it tasted more "hammy". Is this the first time you have made bacon?
Wondering if salt content in the cure has anything to do with how mine turned out.
I used the minimum amount of salt as per the recipe, everything was based on percentages and weights. RECIPEFirst time I've done it this way with no curing salt. Just regular salt this time.
It's also the first the I'm using a pellet grill for it, that's the reason for only doing half. If it doesn't turn out good enough I will use the charcoal next time.
If you didn't use enough salt it will definitely not turn out right, also have to let it cure long enough. I go 6-7 days
Did you use a curing salt? I have heard that not using one changes the flavor. This time I'm not using it so we will see.I used the minimum amount of salt as per the recipe, everything was based on percentages and weights. RECIPE
I definitely let it set in the cure long enough...15 days. Then smoked in the Bradley.
I still have a couple bellies in the freezer. Once I get though this batch, I may try a different recipe.
I'm still getting bacon from the store for under $4/lb, which is another reason I'm not using up my homemade stuff.
Let me know how your batch turns out.
Yes, used pink curing salt #1, as well as kosher salt.Did you use a curing salt? I have heard that not using one changes the flavor. This time I'm not using it so we will see.
I will try to remember to post here to update.
And so, how long till you tell us how the bacon turned out?Smoked the bacon today.
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Time to let it cool then slice tomorrow.
I'm hoping tonight. Depends on what time I get back from Dr. I Got busy yesterday and didn't get it sliced.And so, how long till you tell us how the bacon turned out?
That jerky looks awesome.I wish I would of weighed how much finished product jerky I had after starting with 21 pounds of meat, I also decided I had room for four batches of snack mix…that stuff is addicting! I used 4 different kinds of rub on the snack mix. Sweet preacher, sweet rub’o mine, meat church honey hog and suckle busters honey BBQ rub.
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