<![CDATA[Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method)]]>So started these two bellies on 1/21 and planned and was planning for a 14-day minimum cure. Basically stick with the standard Digging Dog Farm EQ Calc values but changed salt from 2.0 to 1.8% based on past experience/preference.

Planning a smoke of one hour each at 120F to dry then 135/150/165F with smoke an finishing at 180F until IT hits 138-140F or so. Plan is to use Applewood (full bowl - dry) on my PK100 and may even consider a refill if it runs out. Looking to see what heavy smoke will do this round.

Day of cure:

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Post-Cure:

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Drying:

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]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/topic/5000/applewood-smoked-bacon-eq-methodRSS for NodeThu, 10 Sep 2026 19:27:28 GMTSun, 06 Feb 2022 15:52:39 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sun, 13 Feb 2022 22:17:48 GMT]]>Thanks all. Was wondering if it was just up my way. đź‘Ť

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69330https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69330Sun, 13 Feb 2022 22:17:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:23:52 GMT]]>PapaSop That is just about cheaper than what I have always had to pay for them around here, if I could ever even find them. Totally crazy! Hopefully they will go back down to reasonable soon for all you all & you can find them too.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69316https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69316Sun, 13 Feb 2022 16:23:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:59:32 GMT]]>These were $3.69/lb at Costco in Orland Park, IL.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69302https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69302Sun, 13 Feb 2022 14:59:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:07:06 GMT]]>At Lancaster PA Costco, they were $3.89 on Thursday

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69281https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69281Sun, 13 Feb 2022 13:07:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:32:09 GMT]]>PapaSop I made a bunch a while ago, so I have not bought any for a while, but I’m sure the price will shock me.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69271https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69271Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:32:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:30:33 GMT]]>Jamieson22 I actually have had a chance or two at decent deals, but I’m cheap and looking for the steal.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69269https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69269Sun, 13 Feb 2022 05:30:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:21:11 GMT]]>Jamieson22 nice work! That is some fantastic looking undefined!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69244https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69244Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:21:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:51:47 GMT]]>PapaSop currently unavailable at US Foods/Chiefs Store

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69176https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69176Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:51:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:28:47 GMT]]>PapaSop bacon is any where from 4.59 to 8.00 so belly is going to be high

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69170https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69170Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:28:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:27:32 GMT]]>PapaSop that is what we are paying for them here at Costco

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69169https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69169Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:27:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:24:57 GMT]]>Curious to what pork bellies are going for around this community. Lowest price I can find right now is 4.49lb. This is from a local grocer. This is double from what I paid three months ago. Guess it’s still cheaper than the 10lb they’re getting for the commercial stuff. Butcher shops are $2lb higher.

My local Sam’s club doesn’t carry them and in fact are about $2lb higher on all there meat compared to local butchers and even grocery stores. Weird.

Anxious to try again using the EQ method this time but…

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69168https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69168Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:24:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:40:55 GMT]]>Jamieson22 Very nice looking bacon, now I want a BLT.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69138https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69138Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:40:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:29:25 GMT]]>I paid $300 at an auction for my Berkel, very good shape except for the sharpener. Looks like they never used it to sharpen or true the blade & it was corroded & the spring is missing. I haven’t gotten around to looking for someone to fix it. The blade is plenty sharp & for what I’ll use it for, I won’t need to sharpen it for a long time.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69137https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69137Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:29:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:22:37 GMT]]>mrobisr said in Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method):

Jamieson22 I keep hoping I’ll run across a really good slicer for that great price, but no luck yet.

Maybe try to find a really good slicer for an okay price? I think I paid $550 for mine but due to the shape it was in I wasn’t too bothered by it. I think everyone keeps hearing “grab an old Berkel for $100” but those deals are rare and may end up needing a new blade or servicing, etc.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69136https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69136Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:22:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:13:57 GMT]]>Jamieson22 I keep hoping I’ll run across a really good slicer for that great price, but no luck yet.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69135https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69135Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:13:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:47:38 GMT]]>The maple chipotle sounds great. I did a honey sriracha last time, but needs more Sriracha next time. I picked up a Berkel slicer at an auction and makes things so much easier than the toy I was using.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69132https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69132Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:47:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:21:25 GMT]]>gus4416 said in Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method):

Jamieson22 that is some nice looking bacon great looking slicer

I couldn’t imagine slicing two bellies or more without a good slicer. I had a budget Amazon slicer for a long time before a small plastic part broke and rendered entire thing useless. Shopped local marketplace for a commercial used one and stumbled on this almost new Globe G12. It is now a family heirloom as I it is used at maybe .01% of what it was built to handle.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69130https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69130Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:21:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:15:28 GMT]]>bleathery I am sure yours will turn out amazing as well. I did a maple and maple chipotle last batch that was fantastic!

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69129https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69129Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:15:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:02:43 GMT]]>I have a belly curing in the frig now, 7 days to go. Hope mine turns out half as good as yours looks. I did half apple & the other maple.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69127https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69127Sat, 12 Feb 2022 12:02:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 11:43:40 GMT]]>Jamieson22 that is some nice looking bacon great looking slicer

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69125https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69125Sat, 12 Feb 2022 11:43:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:25:33 GMT]]>Jamieson22 Normally I not a jealous kind of guy, but darn you are makeing it hard not to be, that bacon looks terrific.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69097https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69097Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:25:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:22:49 GMT]]>Jamieson22 Great looking bacon. Well done

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69095https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69095Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:22:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:02:30 GMT]]>Jamieson22 That is good looking bacon, how is the taste. Gotta love that smokey smell as they sit there in the fridge looking pretty.

]]>https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69086https://waltonsdev.nodebb.com/post/69086Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:02:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Applewood Smoked Bacon (EQ Method) on Sat, 12 Feb 2022 03:54:56 GMT]]>Jamieson22 that is some beautiful bacon undefined. Congrats to you.

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