orchidman Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I know there has been a trend away from them.... JimI have a sister-in-law that will have a bad migraine from one piece of nitrate cured bacon. That was more than enough for me to switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drac Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I have a sister-in-law that will have a bad migraine from one piece of nitrate cured bacon. That was more than enough for me to switch. Most definately. I've known people who do. Never a fun time. Though doing a bit more research (got me thinking) Cure #1 doesn't contain nitrates - salt and sodium nitrite (6.25%). That being said her migraine can still be caused by the nitrite. Try - http://letsmakesomethingawesome.com/2011/03/home-cured-bacon-without-nitrates/ and http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/learn-to-make-bacon-zb0z1209zmat.aspx#axzz38rMg3mAl Biggest warning I've ran across is to make sure that when curing it that you need to make sure the smoker is above 150F to prevent the eviorment that botulism will grow in. Also the bacon needs to be fully cooked before serving. That normally means 180F but these are standard rules for most cooking of pork. I normally do smoke mine at a higher temp as I smoke mine to 152F as I like the flavor better. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill krueger Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 BACON!!!!!!!!!!!!! ever here about man candy ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? ingredients 1 lb thick-cut,high quality bacon1 cup brown sugar2 tsp chili powder1/2-3/4 tsp cayenne 1 3/4 tsp smoked paprika Instructions1. pPreheat oven to 400F2. Combine brown sugar, chili powder,cayenne and 1 tsp smoked paprika3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil 4. Place a wire cooling rack on top5. Spray the rack with cooking spray6. Place the pieces of bacon on the top of the rack trying not to overlap 7. Sprinkle with 3/4 smoked paprika 8. Place in oven and cook for 10 minutes9. Remove from oven, Sprinkle the bacon liberally with the sugar spice mixture trying to evenly coat the top10. Return to oven and cook for 10 minutes11. Remove from the oven and flip the bacon12. Sprinkle liberally with the sugar spice mixture, evenly coating13. Return to the oven and cook for 10 minutes 14. If the bacon is not crispy enough, (remember it crisps when it cools) flip the bacon over, sprinkle again with any remaining sugar spice mixture and bake for a few more minutes15. Remove from the oven, allow to cool 1 minute on the rack and then using cooking tongs, remove the bacon from the rack and then plate **NOTE** : To help simplify clean up, as these are cooling, fill you sink up with hot soapy water. Remove the bacon from the racks and immediately and put your cooking racks in the water. Let soak for 5- 10 minutes and clean up is a breeze!! **NOTE** : Make sure your cooling racks can be submerged in the water first ! ENJOY, Bill Krueger AKA "REDNOSETBIRD" I am on a different computer me and my daughter use the t bird account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill krueger Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 How about some homemade stuff? Jim JIM, YOUR KILLING ME!!! MY MOUTH IS WATERING!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubado Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted September 26, 2014 Author Share Posted September 26, 2014 Cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 MmmmmmmMmm... Oh how I've missed talking about bacon..... MmmmmmmMmm... Oh how I've missed talking about bacon..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Best bacon we've found so far. Split it with someone and you still end up with 18 lbs each. https://www.zayconfresh.com/products/pork/bacon-hickory-smoked-medium-sliced-36-lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainyoregonchristmas Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Wife got in on a group buy from them for bacon. The friend who "just wanted to split a case" ended up buying 140 lbs to meet all the requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caniac Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 for you NHL fans. Nothing says "I'm keeping it healthy" quiet like SwineApple!! and wash it all down with Bacon Beer!! Bacon - it's God's meat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Sarge Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 I have ate bacon before... i think the last time was about 20 years ago...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMurray Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 OMG!!!....nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMurray Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Where is this place??? Please please please please please please..be local. I am soooo drooling. I am always telling my family that bacon makes EVERYTHING taste better. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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