first time making bacon. need help

[bardfromedson]

i got 7 pounds of pork  belly in the fridge ready to become my first crack at bacon.  i have mortons tender quick as cure but can't find the amount to use.  going to use the cure with maple syrup and brown sugar.

[Tenpoint5]

Now if you was using cure #1 I could be of more help. Since I have yet to use MTQ for making belly bacon I will back out on this one.

[GusRobin]

Here is what I use:

Bacon Cure (per pound)
1 Tbsp Morton tender quick
1 Tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup

Mix the Tender quick and sugar (NOTE: qty is per pound and each piece should be done separately if you have multiple pieces), rub all of it on the bacon, put in a large sealable baggie, add maple syrup to bag, seal and put in the fridge for 4 -5 days, flipping it over at least once a day. When done, take out, rinse and soak for 30 min in cold water. Pat dry let it dit in fridge overnight. Smoke the next day

[bardfromedson]

thanks. got it in the fridge now curing.  hope it tastes as good as its looking

[VI_Smoker]

I use Cure #1 so can't help on the MTQ measurements but I can say home made bacon is excellent and pretty easy to do.  You're going to love the results!!

[GusRobin]

thanks. got it in the fridge now curing.  hope it tastes as good as its looking

It will spoil you for other bacon. I haven't done much lately as I have a hard time finding a good pork belly around here.