Bacon Q.....Again

[Boar]

so after 7 to 10 days in fridge why dose o e have to heat internally to 150. can one just cold smome it for the smome, what with partially cooming it

[mike89]

the lowest temp I have seen for bacon is around 132, if that helps ya.

[Boar]

but why add heat. why not just cold smome it

[mike89]

good question, I don't know that one.  I mean I never seen it done before.  first time for every thing i guess!!

[delcecchi]

Gotta cook it to keep it from spoiling.  Bacteria, enzymes, all that stuff.   

[Boar]

but thats what cure is for

[ThunderLund78]

I've only made it myself once, but I took it to 150 and noticed no difference between it and the store bought stuff as far as consistency, appearance, etc.  The slab as a whole might have a little bit of fat rendered on the outside, but once you cool and slice it, it's as bacon as bacon can be.  I'm sure you'd be fine at lower finishing temps, but if there's really no noticeable taste or texture difference, I'm just gonna keep doing it.  I may have actually pulled at 140 or 145, I'll have to check the recipe I used, but it was close to "done" for pork.

[Boar]

well thats whats confusig,  smome  it til internal temp is 150... that done pork to me, not raw bacon

[Bobberineyes]

Great question boar. Even with it being cured I have hard time cold smoking anything this time of year.  I'm not taking any chances on bacteria even though the tube or maze is putting out a little heat. It slices easier it seems after throwing some heat to stiffen it up, but I only do 130 and make sure it has some color like ribs would, then finish in the pan after slicing.. but that's just me.
  I'm not taking anything away from Rh but the dry brine the slices don't curl up like wet or some store bought.

[Bobberineyes]

I think your safe on some cold smoke fore sure, but only a couple of hours tops in the shade.

[Rebel SS]

Good questions guys...and answers. 

[LPS]

I do just like Thunder.  Bring to about 145 to 150.  That is technically cooked but not near hot enough to melt the fat as in rendering it.  When you cook bacon in a pan it ends up hot enough to render the fat. 

[mike89]

well thats whats confusig,  smome  it til internal temp is 150... that done pork to me, not raw bacon

you can always get side pork!!!

[Boar]

isnt  side pork what bacon is before yu baconize it. or is that prokbellie. way to go mike. im confused enojgh already!! arrrggg!

[Rebel SS]

"Baconize it"... yer killin' me. Side pork, porkbelly, slab belly, just more names for fat girls. 

[mike89]

yes side pork is just a raw belly sliced!!!!  sorry buddy!!!!  I just had to do it!!  looks like we have a good shower or storm moving our way.   

[mike89]

"Baconize it"... yer killin' me. Side pork, porkbelly, slab belly, just more names for fat girls. 

 hey leave the NL out of this!!!!

[Rebel SS]

Good! Keep it up there!!! 

[Rebel SS]

"Baconize it"... yer killin' me. Side pork, porkbelly, slab belly, just more names for fat girls. 

 hey leave the NL out of this!!!!

Ha! She'd tip the scales at a buck fifteen!   !

[mike89]

 

[Boar]

  lol    ;)com on now it will be ready to deal with it on sunday and i gots to know what to do properly............reiny!!!!  help!!!

[glenn57]

I was under the understanding is side pork is the same as bacon except bacon was smoked and cooked so to speak???

only thing bacons good for are BLT's!!!!!!

[Boar]

glenn.... got to bed, adults are disscussing things.

[glenn57]

  I done wanna go to bed!!

[mike89]

I was under the understanding is side pork is the same as bacon except bacon was smoked and cooked so to speak???

only thing bacons good for are BLT's!!!!!!

not even!!!  side pork is just raw pork belly, no cure seasonings or anything.

[Rebel SS]

I better not bring up cracklin's then...it'll throw Glenn into a total tizzy. 

[glenn57]

I was under the understanding is side pork is the same as bacon except bacon was smoked and cooked so to speak???

only thing bacons good for are BLT's!!!!!!

not even!!!  side pork is just raw pork belly, no cure seasonings or anything.

dont like side pork either!!!!!!!!!!!

[Rebel SS]

I was under the understanding is side pork is the same as bacon except bacon was smoked and cooked so to speak???

only thing bacons good for are BLT's!!!!!!

not even!!!  side pork is just raw pork belly, no cure seasonings or anything.

dont like side pork either!!!!!!!!!!!

WHAT??!?! WHAT??!?!?!!

What are ya, a pinko commie?!!    

[ThunderLund78]

Side Pork/Pork Belly is to Grape Juice as Bacon is to Wine!

[Rebel SS]

You guys are making me hungry again...