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How Do You Know When A Pork Belly Is Sufficiently Cured?
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EggbertGreenII
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I have a 4.5 pound pork belly that I've had in the cure for 6 days now. I've been turning it every day and it has lost a lot of water. I plan to let it cure for a few more days unless further enlightened.
Tampa Bay, Florida
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EggbertGreenII said:I have a 4.5 pound pork belly that I've had in the cure for 6 days now. I've been turning it every day and it has lost a lot of water. I plan to let it cure for a few more days unless further enlightened.
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It occurs in 7-9 days if using a common brine. It should feel stiff and lose any flexibility.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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unoriginalusername said:EggbertGreenII said:I have a 4.5 pound pork belly that I've had in the cure for 6 days now. I've been turning it every day and it has lost a lot of water. I plan to let it cure for a few more days unless further enlightened.Tampa Bay, Florida
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EggbertGreenII said:unoriginalusername said:EggbertGreenII said:I have a 4.5 pound pork belly that I've had in the cure for 6 days now. I've been turning it every day and it has lost a lot of water. I plan to let it cure for a few more days unless further enlightened.
Dry, then smoke, chill slice fry and enjoy -
unoriginalusername said:EggbertGreenII said:unoriginalusername said:EggbertGreenII said:I have a 4.5 pound pork belly that I've had in the cure for 6 days now. I've been turning it every day and it has lost a lot of water. I plan to let it cure for a few more days unless further enlightened.
Dry, then smoke, chill slice fry and enjoyTampa Bay, Florida -
EggbertGreenII said:I have a 4.5 pound pork belly that I've had in the cure for 6 days now. I've been turning it every day and it has lost a lot of water. I plan to let it cure for a few more days unless further enlightened.
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U_tarded said:EggbertGreenII said:I have a 4.5 pound pork belly that I've had in the cure for 6 days now. I've been turning it every day and it has lost a lot of water. I plan to let it cure for a few more days unless further enlightened.Tampa Bay, Florida
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Once there is no more moisture coming out of the slab,7-10days it's done
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g55zobFpHcA
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EggbertGreenII said:Thanks Woodchunk, that's very informative.
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bgebrent said:smoke it thenTampa Bay, Florida
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EggbertGreenII said:bgebrent said:smoke it then
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unoriginalusername said:EggbertGreenII said:bgebrent said:smoke it thenTampa Bay, Florida
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