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Cold smoke bacon questions
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It will mellow out, but you can rinse off the outside before you slice it up to take some of the bitterness out and soften the smoke flavor. The smoke penetrates into the meat - you won't be rinsing that off.
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If you sliced and cooked an end piece - it will not be representative of the majority of slices - it will be 10 times smokier.
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I did cook an end piece. Thanks for the answer.Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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Yeah, I did the same thing. I cold smoked mine for about 6 hours, then hot smoked it to around 155. Ate me some raw bacon (not really raw) ends...delightful. Now I'm off for an angioplasty.
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I've yet to cold smoke bacon, but when I do my plan is to go 8-9 hours...that's based on various times seen on other forums I've read.
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What was the purpose for hot smoking after you cold smoked? Why didn't you just fry some of the cold smoked slices?Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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I just thought I'd get more smoke in it with some cold smoking first, then the hot smoking was so it would slice easier and have a better shelf life. I figure we don't eat it raw anyway - always cook it to some degree.
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Got the Charcuterie book by Ruhlman for Christmas and just ordered my A-Maze-N smoker, and I am going to start my first batch of bacon this weekend. I was going to start with the basic bacon recipe from the Charcuterie book by Ruhlman. Any suggestion, tips or modifications? I am picking up the pink salt and pork belly Saturday morning.
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I did the Maple-cured recipe on page 83.Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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I mixed up the exact amount for the pounds of meat, rubbed it on evenly, then put it in a food saver bag. It wasn't too salty...I didn't have to do a fresh water soak.
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Does vacuum packing it for the 7 day cure verses using a ziploc bag make a difference. I am using ziploc bags. Don't you want a little extra room in the bag for the water that is released from the meat?
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MikeP624 said:Does vacuum packing it for the 7 day cure verses using a ziploc bag make a difference. I am using ziploc bags. Don't you want a little extra room in the bag for the water that is released from the meat?
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Put two on this morning, Ruhlman and Polcyn sweet with cracked pepper. Full load of peach on the Pro Q. Plan is to go around 10 hours, slice and sample. May go longer?
From what I have seen, those pellets churn out some smoke. 10 hours with sawdust is much different than 10 hours with pellets.
It will mellow some resting in the fridge.
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I think those A-Maze-N smokers are cool. I've been burning a lot of lump cold smoking.
I just ordered this - should be enough stuff to make a big maze.
http://www.amazon.com/Perforated-Length-Staggered-Openings-Spacing/dp/B000H9RUJI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357331540&sr=8-1&keywords=perforated+steel
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Not to hijack - but also have a question about cold smoking.. Right now in Toronto it is about 20 degrees fahrenheit (-5 C). I have some Canadian Bacon curing that I'm going to cold smoke (first cold smoke with my Xmas present A-maze-n smoker!!)
If that smoker only raises temp about 10'F above ambient I'm just at the freezing point in the egg. Great for food safety - but I'm thinking too low for cold smoke? Do I need to start a mini fire too and let my Guru keep the temp at say 40'?
Thanks.
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i went 14 hrs cold on my last batch and it was perfect. I did not get the staing or bitterness like billy ray. I used Traeger Apple pellets FWIWKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Focker said:
From what I have seen, those pellets churn out some smoke. 10 hours with sawdust is much different than 10 hours with pellets.
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BigWader said:
Not to hijack - but also have a question about cold smoking.. Right now in Toronto it is about 20 degrees fahrenheit (-5 C). I have some Canadian Bacon curing that I'm going to cold smoke (first cold smoke with my Xmas present A-maze-n smoker!!)
If that smoker only raises temp about 10'F above ambient I'm just at the freezing point in the egg. Great for food safety - but I'm thinking too low for cold smoke? Do I need to start a mini fire too and let my Guru keep the temp at say 40'?
Thanks.
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Yes, not from personal experience but by viewing videos of each in use. Saw some billowing pics on here as well.
One of the reasons I chose sawdust. Smoke taste is individual, and I do not like much. A longer lighter smoke will produce a better flavor than a shorter thicker smoke.
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The Cen-Tex Smoker said:i went 14 hrs cold on my last batch and it was perfect. I did not get the staing or bitterness like billy ray. I used Traeger Apple pellets FWIW
What were your vent openings? I used Traeger apple as well. Bottom vent was about 1/2" and the top was off.Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc. -
billyray said:The Cen-Tex Smoker said:i went 14 hrs cold on my last batch and it was perfect. I did not get the staing or bitterness like billy ray. I used Traeger Apple pellets FWIW
What were your vent openings? I used Traeger apple as well. Bottom vent was about 1/2" and the top was off.Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX -
Just got my belly. It came with skin still on. Do I remove the skin?
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I removed mine for the cold smoke. The ones I hot smoked before I left the skin on and removed it after the smoking was done.Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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I removed mine like billyray - after the hot smoke. It was pretty easy to remove. I've removed it raw on a pancetta - seemed harder.
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You can leave it on, cure, smoke, remove skin. The cure and smoke will penetrate better if removed beforehand. I may try this next time. I removed the skin prior to cold smoke.
Just sampled a slice with sawdust for 10 hours....man is it good.
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I'm doing Centex pig candy right now, should be done in about a 1/2 hour. Will post pics. I sampled one and boy was it good!Felton, Ca. 2-LBGE, 1-Small, PBC, PK360, Genesis Summit, Camp Chef Flattop, Smokefire 24, Traeger Pro Series 22 Pellet with a Smoke Daddy insert, Gateway 55 Gal. drum, SNS Kettle w/acc.
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billyray said:I'm doing Centex pig candy right now, should be done in about a 1/2 hour. Will post pics. I sampled one and boy was it good!Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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what are the benefits too hot smokin versus cold smoking the pork belly
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MikeP624 said:what are the benefits too hot smokin versus cold smoking the pork bellyKeepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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I cold smoked because I wanted lots of smoke. Then I hot smoked because I like it a little firm - seems easier to slice, and has a better shelf life - it's basically resetting the clock by killing anything pathogenic on and in the meat.
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