Homemade Bacon – a delicious recipe with Pork Belly, Water, BBQ Seasoning, Salt, Brown Sugar, Apple Juice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Meat & Poultry
Servings:persons
1
Start by bringing the water to a boil.
2
Then add the curing salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns & BBQ seasoning to the water for a few minutes while maintaining the boil.
3
Add the apple juice & maple syrup in with the rest of the ingredients & keep on the boil for a few minutes longer.
4
After the brine is done cooking make sure to add ice to allow it to cool.
5
The brine must be completely cooled or you will boil the meat in the brine which takes flavor out of the meat & affects the outcome of the bacon.
6
Place the belly in the brine and add it to the fridge for 7-14 days.
7
Take out of the brine & pat it dry then let sit in the fridge for 4-10 hours.
8
Then I place the bacon into my smoker at 125 for 1 1/2 hours.
9
This step is key because without adding smoke to the meat it's not considered bacon.
10
The traditionally used woods are hickory & apple wood.
1774
kcal
Calories
79
g
Fat
104
g
Carbs
153
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lb Raw Pork Belly, 6 cup Water, 2 cup BBQ Seasoning, 1/2 cup Morton's Curing Salt, and more.
Yes, Homemade 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.
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