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NPHuskerFL
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So a few months back my buddy had one of his sows harvested (it weighed in at a bit over 630# at the hooves). I requested about 15# of the belly. My buddy cured all of this pig's belly for everyone that wanted it and then smoked it with applewood on a stickburner. I've got two more small slabs left after this one. When this pig was alive it was cared for with the utmost respect and was happy until the end. Which I believe makes a difference in the end. Anytime I went over to my friend (co-workers) farm we'd pet all the livestock. This pig actually smelled sweet like maple bacon (no $hi+). Anyways I digress.
Here's the slab I used today.
I had some leftover Beef Back Ribs from yesterday's cook. I cubed it up, wrapped it in this bacon and then soaked it up with some A-Frame Datil Pepper Sauce. Placed in uncovered in the freezer to stiffen back up. Right before it went in the egg I topped each one off with a smidge more sauce.
Went with leftover lump (RW) and leftover wood chunks (Oak & Black Cherry). Ran at 275℉ish until the bacon crisped up.
Thanks for looking. Cheers. Blake
Here's the slab I used today.
I had some leftover Beef Back Ribs from yesterday's cook. I cubed it up, wrapped it in this bacon and then soaked it up with some A-Frame Datil Pepper Sauce. Placed in uncovered in the freezer to stiffen back up. Right before it went in the egg I topped each one off with a smidge more sauce.
Went with leftover lump (RW) and leftover wood chunks (Oak & Black Cherry). Ran at 275℉ish until the bacon crisped up.
Thanks for looking. Cheers. Blake
LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Looks great Blake, but I have to ask, what was the hole in the belly slab?They/Them
Morgantown, PA
XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer - PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker -
Yeah...Okay....Um....Damn!
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
Looks awesomeLarge BGE
36" BlackStone
Backwoods G2 Party
Yard full of other stuff to cook on
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@DMW That's an excellent question. One in which I don't have an answer for. The area that split I'm using to fry up for other dishes. It wasn't long enough to wrap. No waste. I do know this was a very lean animal in comparison to others I've seen at similar weight.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Good googilymoogily! Where do I sign up for that?
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Holy Bejesus dude!! That looks and sounds outstanding!-----------------------------------------analyze adapt overcome2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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DMW said:Looks great Blake, but I have to ask, what was the hole in the belly slab?
@NPHuskerFL - You sir are a God. Everything looks awesome as always brother Husker.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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@SGH That^^^ would make logical sense. I'm not 100% sure if the majority processing was by hand or mechanical. Next time I asked that the slab be a bit larger and 1 large slab vs 3 smaller portioned slabs. Either way for the money I donated I'm happy with what I received. Thanks buddy!
LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
That looks delicious! Another process I would love to try."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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That looks like tooth pick heaven.
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That all looks awesome..Greensboro North Carolina
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According to my GPS it will take me 26 hours to get to Florida in my truck!"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
Minnesota -
Looking delicious.
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SGH said:... if the swine was broken down by mechanical means, the cutter probably slipped or got off track when cutting the through the sternum. ...
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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A tasty delight, I'm sure. Nice work and a nice pork connection you got there.Beef...It's what's for dinner tonight.
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Damn Blake, if I ate along with your cooks then Big Moe Cason would be my little buddy. Going to have to put a filter on your posts ...
Washington, IL > Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max
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Beats Oscar Myer for sure.
Fun story and creative cook!New Albany, Ohio -
Edit: My buddy informed me the Sow yielded 630# of meat and at the hoof weighed around 820# She was around 8' long. She would let ya ride her around. Was super friendly. And was delicious.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Great work but how did you have leftover ribs? haha!
MN. LBGE. Vikings. Beer. YETI 75.
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@EGG_Daddy Thx! Close to 12# ribs for 5 originally including a guest. Our Son had to work at the dinner so only had 3 of us. These were made completely on the fly but, I'll do these again for sure w/ some variation.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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Wow! That looks fantastic Husker. Did you cook them in the tray or take them out?Large and Small BGECentral, IL
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Damn! I'll take some over here!#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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@saluki2007 @caliking Thx.
@saluki2007 In the pan. Notice it's perforated which allowed for good smoke, grease drainage, browning, etc. Sprayed pan first and that helped with cleanup. Yes, it's a disposable pan but, I've been know to get almost a years usage out of each pan....I'm thrifty that wayLBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
@SGH After speaking to my buddy the hole is likely from the hooks during hanging during processing. Not mechanically processed. Hand processed into primals, chops, belly, etc and then to variety of sausage if requested. The plant is smaller and still processes by hand and wraps in butcher paper (charge .60¢ per # to slaughter, process and wrap).
There's another plant available and they do mechanical processing unless the livestock is very small and they give the option of cryovac pkg for an extra fee (much cheaper to vac save in portions at home).LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL -
NPHuskerFL said:Edit: My buddy informed me the Sow yielded 630# of meat and at the hoof weighed around 820# She was around 8' long. She would let ya ride her around. Was super friendly. And was delicious.They/Them
Morgantown, PA
XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer - PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker -
NPHuskerFL said:@SGH After speaking to my buddy the hole is likely from the hooks during hanging during processing. Not mechanically processed. Hand processed into primals, chops, belly, etc and then to variety of sausage if requested.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
That looks fantastic!
_________________________________________________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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@dmw I'm not gonna lie. When Dave told me she was going in I got a little sad. She would eat right out of your hand. Very gentle giant. I like the fact the animals are kept clean and happy. It tasted happy to me.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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If their are any "locals" that are interested he's buying up some more pig's $1 per # this wkend and then $ to raise up (feed, etc) + processing. I may buy one or do a half pig or something. Will gain roughly 3# a week with good feed on them. If your interested PM me. Serious inquiries only PLEASE.LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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