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    Well, I cut up the loins and trimmed some of the fat. Followed the directions on the Morton's website for dry curing. Got 5 chunks just over 2 lbs. each. Not sure on time to cure though. It says 3-5 days, but maybe you folks could give me a better idea.

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    Since you followed directions on cure amounts.. for loins that size- let 'em go a week. No harm and you'll be assured of a good thru and thru cure.
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    • #3
      Last batch i did went 14 daze, turned out great.
      My food WAS a vegaterian!!
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      • #4
        Originally posted by smokebuzz View Post
        Last batch i did went 14 daze, turned out great.
        Yanno Buzz..yer right..how BIG are those? I went by the pict. By big..I mean the thickest part.
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        • #5
          Thanks Rich. I followed this recipe.

          http://www.mortonsalt.com/recipes/Re...l.aspx?RID=117

          The two shown in pic have some garlic powder and onion powder, added to them. Give Red's deal a try.

          I'll leave them a week, then.
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          • #6
            some where i heard, 2 days per# when doing the 1 TBS/# of the TQ and suger. Not sure if that would be true, i think thickness would play more into it than weight.
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            • #7
              They're kinda flattened in the pic, but about 3 inches in diameter.
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              • #8
                Well, I let them cure for 6 days. Took one out Saturday morning. Did the fry test. Nice color, too salty.



                I soaked them for about an hour. Still too salty. Soaked for another hour. Tasted good. Should have taken more pics, but had too many things going at once. This one I put some CBP on it before smoking. Will do that again. MMMM.



                Smoked with mostly apple, and a little hickory. Took the smallest one to 140and pulled it. Sliced thin for pizzas and such. The rest went until 160. Sliced thicker for sammies or whatever.
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                • #9
                  Ray, anything else need to be said. Nice stuff there. bravo bravo.


                  Oh yes, think I got a points in my little grab bag with you name on it.

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                  • #10
                    Looks good Ray. Great pink color..
                    Ken


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                    • #11
                      Thanks. It turned out great. Everyone who's tried it, is amazed that it's homemade. I'll be doing this again. I don't think it will last long.
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                      • #12
                        Great looking stuff! And yanno, why should they be amazed? Home made is typically better stuff than ya can buy.... as S-M members know :{)
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                        • #13
                          Great job on that bacon. YUMMY.
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                          • #14
                            Lookin good ray. reminds me I need to start my annual corned beef brisket soon. And am lookin forward to it.

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                            • #15
                              I couldn't have done it without asking questions here. Thanks to all that answered. It will only get better as I do more. Had some on a sandwich for lunch today. MMMMMMM. What more can you ask for?
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