on Bryan's link, Rhulmans recipie, I made twice now tottaling 3 sides. ...anyway I didn't get enough maple in the first amount, following exactly the recipie. I added a splash more the second round and per bryan suggestion, used a good quality (Im always to cheap for good quality) grade A dark amber. all the difference I needed. the canadian bacon thing im unfamiliar w/ but I WILL try some someday along w/ many many other things... I need to retire! (im 24, lol) no time for fun.