Canadian Bacon Recipe

Name: Canadian Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pork loin, cleaned and portioned; 1 gallon water; 2 tbsp. fennel seed; 2 tbsp. black peppercorns; 4 star anise; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 head garlic, halved; 1-1/2 cup kosher salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 1-1/2 oz. pink curing salt

Servings: persons

1 pork loin, cleaned and portioned
1 gallon water
2 tbsp. fennel seed
2 tbsp. black peppercorns
4 star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
1 head garlic, halved
1-1/2 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 oz. pink curing salt

1
Clean the pork loin.
2
Cut the silver skin off the outside of the pork loin.
3
Portion it into smaller pieces, about 4 inches in length.
4
Bring all of the brine ingredients to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Cool and reserve.
6
When brine is cool, fully cover the pork in the bring.
7
Refrigerate for 36 hours.
8
Remove from brine and let dry uncovered in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.
9
Hot smoke the pork loin until it reaches and internal temperature of 155F.

581

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pork loin, cleaned and portioned, 1 gallon water, 2 tbsp. fennel seed, 2 tbsp. black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Canadian Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Canadian Bacon

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