Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over the next few weekends BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.
Go for it! You won't be disappointed.That looks yummy!
lol,I just ask that you quit updating this thread as I'm trying to resist my desires to make bacon.
Last update:
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Purchased a new meat slicer. Made the job so much easier.
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Sliced pretty thick. Thinner than hand slicing last time, but still thinker than most store bought. It cooks up better at this thickness.
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Vacuum packed for the freezer.
Things I learned:
1. If you have multiple shelves of bacon on the smoker, rotate them. The bottom row got more smoke than the top. Makes sense I know, but didn't think it would be an issue cold smoking.
2. The extra spices didn't add much flavor. Next time I'm going with just cure/salt mix, brown sugar and pepper.
3. 13 hours was a little to long. I know the smoke will mellow in time, but 8 hours will be enough.
Things I already knew:
I will never go back to store bought bacon.
If you have any question please ask. Hope you enjoyed!
Edited to show first meal with it.
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