Any Bacon Smokers Around?

[Baller]

Finally laid my hands on some sweet pork belly. Looked for a bit online for a good cure recipe, but there are quite a few. I'd like to hear of some good rubs/marinades/cures for making bacon from some members rather than just wing it for the first time. I have a cold smoker with apple, cherry, maple and mesquite wood chips available.

 

['73bird]

making bacon .

What is it called when pigs fornicate

 

[Baller]

What is it called when pigs fornicate

Wiseguy.

 

[Richard Cranium]

I really like to get my bacon smoked.

 

[MarPar]

this is how a bacon cheeseburger is made.

anyways, to your question, i have had applewood smoked bacon and it was great!

wing it and see!

 

[mikeyfrano]

Get some 1/4 inch cut bacon throw on some spices(whatever you like) with a little cyanne pepper and cover it with a 1/4inch layer of brown sugar. You'll love it

 

[khryslerkid]

Brown sugar is a key ingredient!

 

[Lionized]

Apple and Mesquite will/should be your go to. Despite what some may say, you will need to trim at least the skin or about 1/4in of the fat off the belly. If not, you're going to need a bandsaw to slice it because it becomes very tough. I've soaked mine in brine for about 12h before smoking and it's very nice.

 

[Lionized]

P.S.
Don't ditch your fat trimmings. You can make crackling or pork rinds out of it!

 

[MarPar]

Apple and Mesquite will/should be your go to. Despite what some may say, you will need to trim at least the skin or about 1/4in of the fat off the belly. If not, you're going to need a bandsaw to slice it because it becomes very tough. I've soaked mine in brine for about 12h before smoking and it's very nice.

IF you need to trim it, throw it in the freezer for a couple hours to firm it up.

 

[Lionized]

IF you need to trim it, throw it in the freezer for a couple hours to firm it up.

Indeed. Work smarter, not harder.

 

[moparnation74]

I mix this with the brown sugar and layer it about 1/4...I also inject with and apple cider mixture with a little spice.
Pork: apple wood or peach
Beef: mesquite

 

[polywideblock]

it was really hard to light and I just didn't get the buzz I was looking for

 

[Baller]

I knew with this thread title I was bound to get some responses. I think I have my brine picked, now just to decide if I'll use my WSM or electric smoker. Thanks guys.

 

[moparnation74]

Other than kosher salt what else do you use with your brine solution for pork?

 

[72Fourspeed]

IF you need to, throw it in the freezer for a couple hours to firm it up.

RC, you taking notes ?