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    Made some bacon. Sliced it up tonight.

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    Started 2 weeks ago
    salt, brown sugar, thyme, pepper and garlic.  To half of it,  I added a healthy 1/2 cup of maple syrup for a sweeter option. Came out great. After all, I had to cook some as I was slicing!  



    Here red is just 1/8 of it sliced:


    I have have yet to smoke any I have ever made. Not sure why.... Fear of the unknown maybe?  

    What is in your favorite recipie?
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    Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
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    Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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      I applaud you and others to make bacon. Couple of fresh eggs, add some grits and you got something right there. PM me if you want me to explain grits. =)
      Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

      Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
      Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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      Nice! Now, which Costco do you find whole belly at?
      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
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      I love grits!  Butter, salt and syrup is my favorite wintertime breakfast!  Do I need further education?  
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      Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
      ....just look for the smoke!
      Large and MiniMax
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      Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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      You collect your own fresh eggs, cure your own bacon and you like grits....nope....you got this. Where do I get in line? I believe you can teach me a few things.
      Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

      Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
      Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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      DMW said:
      Nice! Now, which Costco do you find whole belly at?
      KOP.  full disclosure: I have only seen it there 2x. I have not been back since I grabbed this one. I am going there later this week for a important cook this weekend. I will look to see if they have any. If they have some and it will save you time, I can grab one for you.  Just let me know....
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      Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
      ....just look for the smoke!
      Large and MiniMax
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      Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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      northGAcock said:
      You collect your own fresh eggs, cure your own bacon and you like grits....nope....you got this. Where do I get in line? I believe you can teach me a few things.
      You have my address. Let me know when I am going to get a knock on the door, and I will have breakfast ready.  You are always welcome!
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      Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
      ....just look for the smoke!
      Large and MiniMax
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      Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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      Sea2Ski said:
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      KOP.  full disclosure: I have only seen it there 2x. I have not been back since I grabbed this one. I am going there later this week for a important cook this weekend. I will look to see if they have any. If they have some and it will save you time, I can grab one for you.  Just let me know....
      Thanks for the offer. I'll drive by there probably 2 or 3 times this week. I'll stop by at some point and see if they have any.
      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
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      Don't be afraid to throw a little smoke on it. 

      What slicer do you have? I have been on the fence on buying a decent one. Part of me would rather have another decent blade. 

      "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

      South of Nashville, TN

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      Ive really been wanting to do this. Even uncooked it looks great
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      That looks great!  I can almost smell it.

      I need to do it again soon.  On my last batch I added the maple like you did but I also pulsed up a couple jalapenos in the food processor and added that to the cure mix.  It gave a nice subtle flavor to that bacon. 
      North Pittsburgh, PA
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      looks great!  I don't smoke all of mine - the unsmoked is perfectly great.  I've tried curing it with different seasonings but the favorite is still just salt, sugar, and nitrite.
      Chicago, IL - Large and Small BGE - Weber Gasser and Kettle
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      @Killit_and_Grillit, I have the advantco 10".  Got it at the Resturant store. It was ~300 if I remember. Comes with sharpener and all.  My only complaint is that the throw is just a little short.  Certainly not a deal breaker.  It is no Hobart, but I can carry this in one hand, hide it under a corner table, and it has done everything I asked for it to do.  
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      Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
      ....just look for the smoke!
      Large and MiniMax
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      Caliking said:   Meat in bung is my favorite. 
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