I just started my first attempt at bacon, cut the belly into thirds and squared up the edges so they would fit into 1 Gal zip lock bags.
The maple syrup I bought was aged in bourbon barrels and it wasn't that expensive around $8.00 for a 12 oz bottle.
I tasted it and it had a slight bourbon taste, not overpowering.
Tim
Tim what is the brand name of the syrup you used?
I threw the bottle away because the size was perfect for three slabs. I bought it at Jewel and checking inventory this was it: https://www.instacart.com/jewel-osc...-maple-maple-syrup-bourbon-barrel-aged-250-ml
The price was on clearance, so I grabbed it.
Edit: checking the price on amazon I got a good deal https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B012M6PUHC/tvwb-20
Tim
Just did my first batch of bacon and I’m never going back to store bought! Next round, I’d like to do a bourbon brown sugar. Can I put the bourbon in with the cure or will then screw up the chemicals reactions?