Well Cured my pork loin this week, took 7 days. Dry cure goes by thickness of the cut. So I cut my loins in 3 pieces normally and then figure cure and spices for each piece. This time i chose to cut 6 chops for two dinners for me and the wife. So hope you enjoy my pics.
This is the loin I started with. 1.99 a lb. about 8 lbs.
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These are the cuts I chose. Now some cut most the fat off. I prefer to leave it on and start smoking with it on top. The fat keeps the meat basted as it flows over it. Cure went in great.
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Then each recipe for each piece is figured out. A god weight scale is important. Each of these were between 2 lbs and 2.75 lbs. So each recipe was different. Note the plates.
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Ok all are rubbed good and completely covered. Then placed in zip lock and rest of cure added to the bag. Then place in a container in case some thing leaks. Then their removed and massaged and turned on other side .Once each morning then going to bed.
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Soon they'll make juices to cure in. Just keep rubbing bag and turning.
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When done wash well soak an hour in clean water and test a slice. If right on to the smoker. If not soak another hour.
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When done let cool then put in refrigerator over nigh to cool.
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First pan sliced
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And a close up. All ready to seal and pack in the freezer.
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Great looking CB! Makin' me hungry.
Looks great viper. I just used the last of my bacon the other night and noticed I only have one thing of cheese left. Looks I be doing cheese and pork belly over the long T-day weekend. I'm going to try pork lion as well.
Good looking viper.
One of the things I've yet to try. You have inspired me viper! Very nice looking. Thanks for taking the time to post.
great looking canadian bacon and dinners
Looks good, I like to leave some fat on my CB as well
Me too! Love pork fat. Thanks for the kind words all!