It's bacon time !

[Strummer]

Just got my bacon for this year started . In about 10 days it will go in the smoker . This batch is 57 lbs . All of it is maple and then 10 lbs had black pepper .

[stuntriderant]

wow!!

[lwelch70]

wow!!

What he said

[3DW5]

Really awesome

[Canoe1]

What's the receipe/how to?
I just butchered a big hog, and just sliced the bacon, has more of a pork chop taste than bacon.

[TimH]

Now that it's seasoned, what will happen with it for the next 10 days before it goes to the smoker?

I've been wanting to make my own, so I'm curious of the process.

[Electrican]

Would like to see/learn the process as well. I would definitely give it a try versus the store stuff.

[Geezy Rider]

Ahhhh......the holy grail. Mmmmmmmm....bacon slabs.

[Strummer]

What's the receipe/how to?
I just butchered a big hog, and just sliced the bacon, has more of a pork chop taste than bacon.

I use 1/4 cup kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pink cure per 5 lbs .and 1 to 2 cups maple syrup per bag. Let it cure 10 days in the icebox Then I smoke it 4to 6 hours with hickory and oak .

[Strummer]

Would like to see/learn the process as well. I would definitely give it a try versus the store stuff.

Once you make homemade you won't touch store bought

[Canoe1]

Could I do this after I've already sliced it? (Might not smoke it)

[TxBrokenTine]

I sliced and vacuum packed 26 pounds today. It'll make you throw rocks at store bought bacon and shake your head once you realize that what you have been buying is a joke.

Once you make homemade you won't touch store bought

[rtp]

Where do you buy this and what is the cut of meat exactly that you use to make bacon at home?

[El Viejo]

Lookin' good!

[Strummer]

Could I do this after I've already sliced it? (Might not smoke it)

I don't see why not . I would to a small batch for a test run .