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cazzy
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First and formost, big thanks to @nolaegghead for all the help! Thanks to Cen for letting me know about Modernist Pantry!
I used Ruhlman's recipe:
http://blog.ruhlman.com/2010/10/home-cured-bacon-2/
After curing, I cut off a piece and fried it to test the salt level. After doing so, I soaked it for about 4 hours and wrapped them up to smoke the next day. I seasoned 4 with turbinado and coarse pepper and the other 2, I added maple syrup to the pepper and sugar.
I started my Pitmaker Vault cold with a tiny fire and added apple chunks. They smoked @ about 100-125 for the first 4 hours, then 160 for the final 2 hours. They were pulled at 155.
I refridgerated them overnight and sliced (handcut) and packaged them today.
I ended up with ten 1.5# packages and a couple bags of smokey end cuts that I'll save for cooking.
Do it! It is a lot of work, but damn, this is some great bacon! I'm giving 6 packs to neighbors and friends, so I guess I'll do some more soon!
I used Ruhlman's recipe:
http://blog.ruhlman.com/2010/10/home-cured-bacon-2/
After curing, I cut off a piece and fried it to test the salt level. After doing so, I soaked it for about 4 hours and wrapped them up to smoke the next day. I seasoned 4 with turbinado and coarse pepper and the other 2, I added maple syrup to the pepper and sugar.
I started my Pitmaker Vault cold with a tiny fire and added apple chunks. They smoked @ about 100-125 for the first 4 hours, then 160 for the final 2 hours. They were pulled at 155.
I refridgerated them overnight and sliced (handcut) and packaged them today.
I ended up with ten 1.5# packages and a couple bags of smokey end cuts that I'll save for cooking.
Do it! It is a lot of work, but damn, this is some great bacon! I'm giving 6 packs to neighbors and friends, so I guess I'll do some more soon!
Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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Damn Carl that looks great. In my non retired existence it will probably have to be on a stay at home vacation when I try this but it's definitely on the list. Nicely done!!I raise my kids, cook and golf. When work gets in the way I'm pissed, I'm pissed off 48 weeks a year.Inbetween Iowa and Colorado, not close to anything remotely entertaining outside of football season.
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Nice looking bellies right there.
Sliced perfectly as well.
Enjoy!XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ -
That's some really good lookin bacon !!!!!
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Wish we were neighbors.
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Fine looking bacon for sure. However the inside of that Vault is a little to clean. Go ahead and dirty it up and get it over with
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The whole thing is impressive....but most of all that you hand sliced that! They're all prefect! Well done....Atlanta, GA - Large BGE x 2
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you win
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Holy Shlt!! Outstanding right there!!Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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I found 2 more packs of bacon, so I actually ended up with 12 packages. Sweet! More for me! LOLJust a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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You hand slice that with your Aaron Franklin knife?
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Looks good. Just did 10 lbs myself....mmmmm Bacon!
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As Nola mentioned, with the right knife and patience, it was pretty easy to slice em!PASmoke said:The whole thing is impressive....but most of all that you hand sliced that! They're all prefect! Well done....Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ.... -
Yep!U_tarded said:You hand slice that with your Aaron Franklin knife? Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ.... -
Love homemade bacon. And the slicing definitely takes patience.
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I think that's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
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Oh yeah. I love it. I have done around 100 lbs the last few years. I always have at least 5 lbs on hand. I usually start every October and cure some each month until freezer full. So goodColumbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Yes Sir!
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Nice lookin' bacon.
Strong knife work man. I see a slicer in your future. BrandonQuad Cities
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It is already being discussed!Focker said:Nice lookin' bacon.
Strong knife work man. I see a slicer in your future.Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ.... -
Just order it already, you know it's gonna happen.cazzy said:
It is already being discussed!Focker said:Nice lookin' bacon.
Strong knife work man. I see a slicer in your future.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
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Nice job Cazzy! I was going to cut up the 27 pounds I smoked last week tonight, but ended up cooking and fixing 4 light fixtures in my shop.
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Killer. Thank you for sharing. My next project!"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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When I was first reading the post. I was like "is anyone gonna say anything about that mans awesome knife skills.?"and then @Focker said what I was thinking. Good job cazzy.2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun
scott
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Outstanding.Salado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.
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Hey @Cazzy - is the Aaron Franklin knife the victorinox slicer? I have hand cut several bellies with a chefs knife and it was passable at best. Yours looks as good as if it was done with a meat slicer! I need a knife like that!
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Were the bellies frozen when you bought them?Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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Nice job Cazzy!_________________________________________________Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
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Awesome job, I'm jealous
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