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Makin Bacon

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  1. Elderthewelder

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    They had pork bellies at Costco today, $2.29. First time I ever saw them there. First time I've seen a big belly anywhere. My local guy will get them for me, but I would have to buy two at a time, and I'm not ready for that. I've seen smaller pieces at a grocery store, but they were almost $5/lb.

    Unfortunately, my garage is a gigantic disaster after moving. If I could access my freezer and had it running I would have bought one. Hopefully they will have one for me in a couple of weeks. Been wanting to try this.
     
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    Soon to be bacon.

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    Lokks like a good source and price. No Kirkland PB's in California.
     
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    my garage is a giant disaster after combining house and hubbys camp, almost 2 years later :headbang::headbang::picard:
     
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    Looks like bacon :drool:

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    did you smoke that pork belly? what smoker do you have. care to share any recipe you followed
     
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    I used this stuff, mostly because it was all I could find locally. It turned out pretty tasty.
    https://www.himtnjerky.com/Buckboard-Bacon-Cure.html

    I smoked it on my Weber gas grill. With a big pan of water, it was easy to maintain 210-225° with just the center burner going. Got up to 150° in a little less than two hours. A couple hickory chunks made the smoke.

    I used about a third of that belly as a trial run. The rest is in the freezer, and I just bought another this afternoon :yes:
     
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