Bacon made easy

[Bob Correll]

You guys are very welcome!
The hard part is usually finding the belly and/or the MTQ, the rest is gravy!

 

[tjkoko]

Yeah Bob thanks.
I'm waiting for my tender quick so I can start.

You can find bacon cure at AlliedKenco.com and also at The Sausage Maker. The latter also has a website.

 

[Tony R]

You can find bacon cure at AlliedKenco.com and also at The Sausage Maker. The latter also has a website.

Thanks. I ordered some from Amazon and waiting on delivery.

 

[RJ Banks]

Tony, did you get your stuff to start your bacon yet?

 

[Tony R]

Tony, did you get your stuff to start your bacon yet?

Got it yesterday. I'm going on Monday to get the bellies. Start the process and hopefully by next Monday I can smoke them.

 

[Jeff GB]

Tony, where are you purchasing the belly? You mentioned Asian market?

 

[Tony R]

Tony, where are you purchasing the belly? You mentioned Asian market?

I found it at a decent Asian Market.
Located in San Bernardino.
Went to other places but just didn't look good.

 

[RJ Banks]

Good luck. Can't wait to see the results.

 

[tjkoko]

How much $$'s a pound??

 

[Tony R]

How much $$'s a pound??

$3.49..........

 

[Tony R]

Thanks Bob for starting his thread....
Here's what I have.

Rubbed with tender quick 1 tbs per pound of belly. Then added brown sugar and black pepper.

 

[Ryan Slater]

Tony, do you know where to get some Tender Quick locally (Inland Empire), I ordered from Morton's but they are out of stock until March.
Thanks,
Ryan

 

[Tony R]

Tony, do you know where to get some Tender Quick locally (Inland Empire), I ordered from Morton's but they are out of stock until March.
Thanks,
Ryan

I got it from amazon. I can give you some if you want to meet up somewhere.

It was 14 dollars including shipping for 2 lbs.

 

[RJ Banks]

Looks like a good start Tony. How many pounds do you have?

 

[Tony R]

Looks like a good start Tony. How many pounds do you have?

About 7 pounds.

 

[Bob Correll]

Looking good TR!!

 

[Tony R]

Thanks Bob for starting his thread....
Here's what I have.

Rubbed with tender quick 1 tbs per pound of belly. Then added brown sugar and black pepper.

Will there be a lot of liquid in my bacon bags? I have 2 more days to go. I see about 1/2 tbs in each bag.

 

[RJ Banks]

I had quite a bit in mine. Maybe a little more than what you have. Is it feeling firmer to the touch?

 

[Tony R]

I had quite a bit in mine. Maybe a little more than what you have. Is it feeling firmer to the touch?

Yes. Some spots feel very firm others still plyable.

 

[Bob Correll]

You're good Tony, just flip them over every day.