Molasses garlic Lamb bacon Recipe

Name: Molasses garlic Lamb bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 lb lamb belly/flank; 1 1/2 tbsp pink cure salt #2; 3/4 cup kosher salt; 1 1/2 cup molasses; 2 cup brown sugar; 3 tbsp black pepper; 1/2 cup minced garlic; 1/4 cup dry thyme; 1 part sugar maple; 1 part hickory; 1 part black chrry

Servings: persons

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Curing the lamb place all ingredeints in robocoupe except lamb belly and blend well
2
rub belly with cure mix and place in a large deep pan.
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pour any left over cure over lamb.
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wrap and place in cooler.
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the curing will take 4 days.
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every day turn over lamb and rerub with cure mix in the pan
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after 4 days rinse belly very well under cold water then dry as best as you can then place in the cooler for at least an hour.
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this is going to make the outside form a stickyness that will help the smoke stick.
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Smoking i use an electric smoker as im too busy to stand by it all day,plus it works great.
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i like my bacon very smoky so i leave it in the smoker longer than normal.
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usally i would set smoker to 200 but for the lamb i did 180 for 2 1/2 hours
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final produce this is what your finished product should look like.
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i use it at work for all kinds of things * last pic is lamb next to a batch of pig bacon i made that same day

3912

kcal

Calories

238

Fat

147

Carbs

286

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 lb lamb belly/flank, 1 1/2 tbsp pink cure salt #2, 3/4 cup kosher salt, 1 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Molasses garlic Lamb 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Molasses garlic Lamb bacon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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