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A-Maze-N Bacon (how long to smoke?)

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MaskedMarvel
MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,142
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Greetings friends!

hope your memorial day is going well. 

Amazon just got delivered. So bacon slabs are going on. Apple wood. 

How long do I leave them in the smoke?

ive read everywhere from two hours to twelve

thanks

stay safe!
8-Damien
Large BGE and Medium BGE
36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,767
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    To your taste, personally I do them at night when it’s cooler and do pretty much a full load in the Amazn smoker, about 8 hours ....., minimum for me would be 4....

    ( I'm assuming the bacon is cured uncooked )
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,142
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    lkapigian said:
    To your taste, personally I do them at night when it’s cooler and do pretty much a full load in the Amazn smoker, about 8 hours ....., minimum for me would be 4....

    ( I'm assuming the bacon is cured uncooked )
    It’s a reasonably cool day here in greensboro..

    yes, cured!
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,767
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    MaskedMarvel said:
    lkapigian said:
    To your taste, personally I do them at night when it’s cooler and do pretty much a full load in the Amazn smoker, about 8 hours ....., minimum for me would be 4....

    ( I'm assuming the bacon is cured uncooked )
    It’s a reasonably cool day here in greensboro..

    yes, cured!
    I'd let it go full load. Lit on one end...vaccum seal for a week or so sealed ( you don't have to but it gets better )
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • PBandJ
    PBandJ Posts: 92
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    I also do a full load. Lasts about 8 hours.
    Woodbridge, Va.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    I go up to 12. Usually overnight and just pull it the am. I went 4 on my last batch This week as it was a smaller chunk. It was plenty. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,142
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    lkapigian said:
    MaskedMarvel said:
    lkapigian said:
    To your taste, personally I do them at night when it’s cooler and do pretty much a full load in the Amazn smoker, about 8 hours ....., minimum for me would be 4....

    ( I'm assuming the bacon is cured uncooked )
    It’s a reasonably cool day here in greensboro..

    yes, cured!
    I'd let it go full load. Lit on one end...vaccum seal for a week or so sealed ( you don't have to but it gets better )
    Vacuum seal after the smoke and let sit for a week?
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    MaskedMarvel said:
    lkapigian said:
    MaskedMarvel said:
    lkapigian said:
    To your taste, personally I do them at night when it’s cooler and do pretty much a full load in the Amazn smoker, about 8 hours ....., minimum for me would be 4....

    ( I'm assuming the bacon is cured uncooked )
    It’s a reasonably cool day here in greensboro..

    yes, cured!
    I'd let it go full load. Lit on one end...vaccum seal for a week or so sealed ( you don't have to but it gets better )
    Vacuum seal after the smoke and let sit for a week?
    A few days at least is a good idea. You don’t have to vac seal but you can. Sometimes I just wrap in foil for a few days. Depends on how much I have already sliced and how fast I need more. 
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • MaskedMarvel
    MaskedMarvel Posts: 3,142
    edited May 2020
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    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    MaskedMarvel said:
    lkapigian said:
    MaskedMarvel said:
    lkapigian said:
    To your taste, personally I do them at night when it’s cooler and do pretty much a full load in the Amazn smoker, about 8 hours ....., minimum for me would be 4....

    ( I'm assuming the bacon is cured uncooked )
    It’s a reasonably cool day here in greensboro..

    yes, cured!
    I'd let it go full load. Lit on one end...vaccum seal for a week or so sealed ( you don't have to but it gets better )
    Vacuum seal after the smoke and let sit for a week?
    A few days at least is a good idea. You don’t have to vac seal but you can. Sometimes I just wrap in foil for a few days. Depends on how much I have already sliced and how fast I need more. 
    Slice first then vac?

    edit - I think I see. If you already have sliced bacon, then you can wait longer. 

    Appreciate the reply!
    Large BGE and Medium BGE
    36" Blackstone - Greensboro!


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  • Elijah
    Elijah Posts: 688
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    I haven't found much difference with the time. I'd go four hours. 

    I have found an extreme difference in the difference between hot smoke and cold smoke. If it's cured cold smoking makes all the difference in the world. 
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