Peameal Bacon

[oakville smoker]

Hi all

I have about 8 pounds of pork loin almost cured and ready to begin its new life as peameal bacon
I have made this before and been fairly happy with the results
the greatest challenge seems to be getting the corn meal to stick to the loin
I have rolled and wrapped but the corn meal seems to lack something to make it really stick
I am thinking of adding some flour to the corn meal, rolling the loin and wrapping it tightly in the fridge over night and slicing and packing the next day

Will this work?  the store bought stuff seems to have really good adhession of the corn meal to the loin.  Not sure how they do it.

[FLBentRider]

Maybe a little coat of maple syrup ?

[ArnieM]

Maybe a little coat of maple syrup ?

That sounds good.  Sticky and tasty at the same time.  :)

[HawkeyeSmokes]

I'm not sure how it would work on peameal bacon, but I use masa for a breading when deep frying. Masa is just a finer grind than corn meal. It sticks well and has a little less course after frying.

[Tenpoint5]

Maybe a little coat of maple syrup ?

Hoeny was the first thing tha popped into my head

[ArnieM]

Maybe a little coat of maple syrup ?

Hoeny was the first thing tha popped into my head

I'm sure your significant other appreciates the thought.  ;D

I still think the maple syrup sounds good, or maybe a light rub of molasses.

I use Masa when making Texas Red and it seems a little watery.  The Masa tightens it up some and is a lot easier to deal with than wheat flour.