Canadian Style Bacon - 2
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Course : Side Dishes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   5      quarts        ice water 38-40f.
   6      ounces        dextrose
   2      ounces        Prague powder #1
   8      ounces        salt
                        ***MEAT***
                        pork loins
 

Preparation:

Will cure up to 25 lbs.: Processing: Dissolve all the ingredients in water. The loins are then spray pumped to 10% of their green weight. Loins are then place into the leftover brine and placed into cooler for 4-6 days at 38-40F. Remove from the cooler and wash under a shower of cold water. Smoking: Place in smoker and smoke at 160F. until an internal temperature of 142F. is reached. Remove from smoker and cool with tap water until an internal temperature is reduced to 110F. Hang at room temperature until dry. Remove to cooler overnight before using. Pea meal bacon: After curing, the loins are dried somewhat and coated generously with yellow cornmeal. They are then sliced and fried.