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Title: Bacon Hook
Post by: LanduytG on December 18, 2014, 05:32:56 PM

Well I now have 16# of bacon curing. My questions is I have always put the bacon on the racks when smoking. Would hanging with hooks do a better job?

Thanks
Greg

Title: Re: Bacon Hook
Post by: Gafala on December 18, 2014, 08:01:17 PM

I have done it both ways and have not noted any difference just my opinion.

Title: Re: Bacon Hook
Post by: Habanero Smoker on December 19, 2014, 01:34:02 AM

I also don't find any difference, other than you get rid of the tray marks. If you are using frogmats, the marks are pleasant to look at. Any way, when it is sliced the marks are not noticeable.

Title: Re: Bacon Hook
Post by: Thunder Fish on December 19, 2014, 08:40:52 AM

I made some hooks out of 3/32 stainless filler rod,also have done both ways and don't find any difference

Title: Re: Bacon Hook
Post by: cathouse willy on December 19, 2014, 10:06:22 AM

I used hooks for a 6 lb belly cold smoked over 3 days and found that it stretched, the middle section got much thinner. It didn't affect the flavour but the thinner section was dry.Now I have bacon hooks I don't use.

Title: Re: Bacon Hook
Post by: LanduytG on December 19, 2014, 10:18:55 AM

Thanks all for the replies. Guess I will save my money and keep using the racks.

Greg

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Smoking Techniques => Curing => Topic started by: LanduytG on December 18, 2014, 05:32:56 PM