Bacon Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 lbs raw pork belly
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup morton tender quick
1 gallon cold water , more as needed
1 (10 lb) bag charcoal , briquettes
hickory chips or apple wood chips

Directions:

In a 2 gallon container, mix together the brown sugar, curing mixture, and water. Submerge the pork belly in the mixture so that it is covered completely. If the meat floats, you can weigh it down with a dinner plate or similar object. Refrigerate covered for six days.
Light charcoal in an outdoor smoker. Soak wood chips in a bowl of water. When the temperature of the smoker is between 140 and 150 degrees coals are ready. Smoke the pork belly for 6 hours, throwing a handful of wood chips on the coals and once an hour. Store in the refrigerator. Slice and fry as you would with store-bought bacon.
FOOTNOTES:.
CANADIAN BACON: For Canadian bacon, use a pork tenderloin. Use the same amount of ingredients per pound as for pork belly. Increase the temperature of the smoker to 180 degrees after 4 hours, and cook until the internal temperature of the meat is 165°F (70°C).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	692.9 Kcal (2901 kJ)
Calories from fat	558.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.09g	96%
Cholesterol	81.65mg	27%
Sodium	42.94mg	2%
Potassium	218.93mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.02g	2%
Sugars	6.67g	27%
Protein	25.23g	50%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	35mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.89 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.12g	96%
Cholesterol	21.2mg	27%
Sodium	11.15mg	2%
Potassium	56.84mg	5%
Total Carbs	1.82g	2%
Sugars	1.73g	27%
Protein	6.55g	50%
Iron	0.3mg	7%
Calcium	9.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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