Getting Ready for 1st Bacon Attempt

Indy Smoker · August 27, 2010, 07:26:23 PM

I'm getting ready to go for my first attempt at making bacon.
I was thinking of using the recipe from Tenpoint5 (Maple Cured)
Does anyone have any comments on this method and should I use a Hickory or Maple smoke - or alternate the biscuits ??

smokeitall · August 27, 2010, 07:29:29 PM

I use Maple smoke with his recipe....IMO best bacon ever if you like that type of bacon, be careful when frying it burns easy.

I also make a hickory bacon that I really love. Just depends on what your in the mood for.
SIA

Indy Smoker · August 28, 2010, 07:02:33 AM

Thanks for the suggestion.
Is there something different than store-bought that makes it burn easier??? Or was it sliced thin ??

Tenpoint5 · August 28, 2010, 07:29:27 AM

It is the sugar content. This is a very sweet bacon. I have used both Hickory and Maple when making it, and like Smoke it all said the Maple is really good with this recipe.

smokingthemidwest · September 01, 2010, 06:59:46 PM

Sorry Indy Smoker i have not been online i a while. I also use the maple cured bacon. I use hickory to smoke it and it all has turned out great. Good luck with yours. Post some pics please.

bilder · September 01, 2010, 07:29:55 PM

Curing bacon is very addictive. You will never be able to stop at just trying it once. Pretty soon word will get out that you make some darn good bacon and your friends and family will eat it faster than you can make it.

You have been warned.

VI_Smoker · September 03, 2010, 07:48:43 AM

I'll second Bilder, eating Bradley made bacon is addictive - I now have friends inviting themselves over for breakfast!!

I've used the recipe and smoked it with both Maple and Hickory, everyone seems to prefer the maple but still LOVE the hickory. i.e. you can't go wrong making your own bacon and is pretty darn easy to boot.

love the smoke · September 05, 2010, 06:53:58 AM

I use his recipe exclusively wont eat any other bacon, have done it oh 5-6 times x 4 slabs every time, and it it totally up to you on the smoke, you like a little stronger smoke flavor go with the hickory or if you want a little more mellow smoke go with the maple. The last batch I did I did both hickory and maple and I think the hickory overpowered the maple.

THANKS 10.5

LTS