First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt
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processhead said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
PapaSop said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
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How long did you let this cure? Site says 5-7 days. Some let it sit for up to 14 days. Curious. Bacon makin stuff arrives tomorrow.PapaSop You are going to be totally hooked on homemade bacon once you try it.
Think I’m already hooked. Already planning for the other half of this. Perhaps some cracked pepper.
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Well. Kicking myself for never trying this before. It is as easy as everyone says. A few pics.

Tried a couple different thicknesses.


Done! Some sample packs for the kids to try.
Not going to lie. Papa is rather pleased with himself right now.
Next one will be with cracked pepper. processhead you’re right. It is a nice break from grinding and stuffing. -
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
You guys are making it so hard not to get a dedicated smoker
WHAT!?
NO DEDICATED SMOKER!? -
Well. Kicking myself for never trying this before. It is as easy as everyone says. A few pics.

Tried a couple different thicknesses.


Done! Some sample packs for the kids to try.
Not going to lie. Papa is rather pleased with himself right now.
Next one will be with cracked pepper. processhead you’re right. It is a nice break from grinding and stuffing.PapaSop I’m glad it worked out for you. I did about half the belly with black pepper on top before putting it in the smoker. I kind of wished I would have done it all. Either way, its fun and rewarding to get it done. Yours looks awesome.
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Dr_Pain You don’t need a dedicated smoker, you can do it on your pellet smoker. I do all mine on my Traeger.
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Dr_Pain You don’t need a dedicated smoker, you can do it on your pellet smoker. I do all mine on my Traeger.
johnsbrewhouse said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain You don’t need a dedicated smoker, you can do it on your pellet smoker. I do all mine on my Traeger.
That’s good to know. I’ll have to look into the time/temp for the pellet
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johnsbrewhouse said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain You don’t need a dedicated smoker, you can do it on your pellet smoker. I do all mine on my Traeger.
That’s good to know. I’ll have to look into the time/temp for the pellet
Dr_Pain Here is a couple of bellies being done on my Treager using my rib rack on the hot side (couple of years ago)

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Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
You guys are making it so hard not to get a dedicated smoker
WHAT!?
NO DEDICATED SMOKER!?processhead said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
You guys are making it so hard not to get a dedicated smoker
WHAT!?
NO DEDICATED SMOKER!?I know right? Can you call my wife and tell her I need one LOL!!
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Dr_Pain Here is a couple of bellies being done on my Treager using my rib rack on the hot side (couple of years ago)

johnsbrewhouse that some good looking meat. Rib rack?? Not sure I’ve ever seen one. Link to the product??
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processhead said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
You guys are making it so hard not to get a dedicated smoker
WHAT!?
NO DEDICATED SMOKER!?I know right? Can you call my wife and tell her I need one LOL!!
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
processhead said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
You guys are making it so hard not to get a dedicated smoker
WHAT!?
NO DEDICATED SMOKER!?I know right? Can you call my wife and tell her I need one LOL!!
Explain to to your lovely bride that a smoker is just a curing cabinet with smoke coming out of it. She’s ok with curing cabinets, right?
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johnsbrewhouse that some good looking meat. Rib rack?? Not sure I’ve ever seen one. Link to the product??
Dr_Pain The Traeger number is BAC350. It may not be available anymore . Google search it, Traeger says it is unavailable, so places may still have one in stock
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Well. Kicking myself for never trying this before. It is as easy as everyone says. A few pics.

Tried a couple different thicknesses.


Done! Some sample packs for the kids to try.
Not going to lie. Papa is rather pleased with himself right now.
Next one will be with cracked pepper. processhead you’re right. It is a nice break from grinding and stuffing.PapaSop looks like a professional job. Congrats
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Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
processhead said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
You guys are making it so hard not to get a dedicated smoker
WHAT!?
NO DEDICATED SMOKER!?I know right? Can you call my wife and tell her I need one LOL!!
Explain to to your lovely bride that a smoker is just a curing cabinet with smoke coming out of it. She’s ok with curing cabinets, right?
processhead said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
processhead said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
Dr_Pain said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
You guys are making it so hard not to get a dedicated smoker
WHAT!?
NO DEDICATED SMOKER!?I know right? Can you call my wife and tell her I need one LOL!!
Explain to to your lovely bride that a smoker is just a curing cabinet with smoke coming out of it. She’s ok with curing cabinets, right?
HAHAHA, she likes charcuterie and cheese more than she likes smoked meat. I think this would be a harder sell
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Better than Xmas morning.

Not a moment to soon. Just opened one.
. Love the color!Now just need the belly.

Perhaps now I can use the new knife. Wouldn’t fit any of my blocks until now.

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PapaSop did you partially freeze the finished belly before running through your slicer or did was it refrigerated?
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Well. Kicking myself for never trying this before. It is as easy as everyone says. A few pics.

Tried a couple different thicknesses.


Done! Some sample packs for the kids to try.
Not going to lie. Papa is rather pleased with himself right now.
Next one will be with cracked pepper. processhead you’re right. It is a nice break from grinding and stuffing.PapaSop - I am going to have to try this too. Some day!
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PapaSop did you partially freeze the finished belly before running through your slicer or did was it refrigerated?
RafterW said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
PapaSop did you partially freeze the finished belly before running through your slicer or did was it refrigerated?
Straight from the fridge. Worked fine.
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PapaSop - I am going to have to try this too. Some day!
lkrfletcher said in First Dry Rub Bacon Attempt:
PapaSop - I am going to have to try this too. Some day!
Yep. Still amazed at how easy it is.
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