I've used this forum for lots of help in the year or so since I got my OBS, and I really appreciate the help. One thing that I've found is that when I do ABTs or a bacon-wrapped fatty, I don't like the taste of the bacon. I feel that the bacon already being smoked when I buy it and then smoked again when I make those recipes gives it a flavor I don't really care for. Anyway, my question is, would it be okay to use uncured or unsmoked pork belly instead of the bacon? Have any of you ever done it?
Thanks,
Matt
Myself when I am using store bought Bacon I only apply about an hour of additional smoke to it. It seems to help some on the Bacon that has a strong smoke smell coming out of the package. But then again I dont use a lot of store bought bacon anymore either.
You could use the bacon you have been getting and just cook your ABTs or fattie
with out adding any smoke.
Hi Matt;
Welcome to the forum.
I have smoked and grilled fresh pork belly on a few occasions, and it taste great, but it has a totally different flavor and texture. To answer your question yes you can, but I haven't tried it.
Also there are many unsmoked bacons on the markets. They usually state that they are Maple Cured or Sugar Cured, but read the labels to make sure they did not add liquid smoke.
You can also use deli sliced ham, prosciutto etc to wrap the ABT's, but you may have to parboil the peppers first to cut down on the cooking time.