Gunslinger's Ground Meat Bacon

[RowdyRay]

Finally got a chance to try this. I've used Curley's bacon seasoning several times, so I'm comparing it to that. Folks, this stuff is better. The general consensus, so far, is that it tastes more like real bacon.

http://www.smoked-meat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6290

Butcher & Packer sells all the ingredients needed. They also sell maple flavoring. I was hoping it was a powder. It's not. It's maple flavor on a sugar carrier. So.....

My son and I made two batches and followed Gunny's recipe, with only a few changes. Mixed 50/50 venison/pork. One batch we used the maple sugar instead of brown sugar. One cup of water sounded like a lot, so we used 1/2 cup of water. Not sure if that was a good thing. It was hard to get out of the 8 X 8 disposable pans. I'll play around with that a little more. The maple flavor didn't come through in the end, but everyone liked the taste of the original better though. May play around with that too, not sure.

It held together really well, and sliced any thickness I wanted. Even when shaved. Fried up great too. Gonna bring some to the other members of the hunting party to get their opinions. Maybe a few tweaks, but I have no doubt we'll be making it this way from now on.

Thanks Tom!

[SMOKE FREAK]

OK maybe I gotta try this one...

[Bassman]

That's some fine looking bacon, Ray! I've been meaning to try that for a long time, just haven't gotten around to it. Maybe before summer gets here. That would be some good stuff to take camping. BLTs anyone?

[Slanted88]

OK maybe I gotta try this one...

Me as well....nice lookin~!

[Fishawn]

Great looking stuff double R.... I've been wanting to try this & was just about to try it a while ago & it just did'nt happen..... Thanks for reminding us of this great recipe....

[smokemania]

Nice Job on the bacon I have to try that this summer

[Fire it up]

OK maybe I gotta try this one...

I agree, that looked interesting AND delicious!
Unable to get bellies around here for bacon that could be a great alternative.

[TATONKA3A2]

RowdyRay

Line your pans with ample amount of saran or cling wrap - then the forms will pop right out of the disposable pans. Also makes clean up of those pans a breeze so you can re-use them.

Tanya

[Zeeker]

Just beautiful RR. Kudos...

[Gunslinger]

Fantastic! It's healthier too.

[RowdyRay]

RowdyRay

Line your pans with ample amount of saran or cling wrap - then the forms will pop right out of the disposable pans. Also makes clean up of those pans a breeze so you can re-use them.

Tanya

Didn't think of that. Was thinking more along the lines of Pam or similar spray, but didn't want that to contribute to the taste or end product. We've been doing them in the disposable bread tins. The loaves fit much better in the GOSM. Then we slice them the short way and fits in a pan better too. Might be hard to line those. I'll mess with it a bit more. Thank you, Tanya.


Thanks for all the compliments. Tom did the hard work, I just tested it out. Ground meat bacon has become a favorite with the hunting party. Have to get some to a couple more, but so far everyone says it's better than Curley's. Forgot to add the original post, I'll correct that.

[ALX]

Nice job....I will give this a whirl myself....

[MossyMO]

RowdyRay
If you and Gunslinger say this is better than Curley's, I have to give it a try; yours looks great !!!

[RowdyRay]

RowdyRay
If you and Gunslinger say this is better than Curley's, I have to give it a try; yours looks great !!!

Mossy, make up a 4 lb. batch and try it. You've made enough to make a good comparison. I'm very pleased with the results.

[Uncle-Honky]

I really have a great interest in this. It looks great! Sounds awesome! I could get a kick outta that healthy gig too Right on Ray, thanks for sharing your results!