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The Science of Curing & Smoking Homemade Bacon

Life is better with bacon. Learn to cure and smoke your own or cook store-bought to perfection.

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Umami bomb burger
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Bacon hot dogs featuring thick cut bacon and slaw on hot dog buns.
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Plated roast goose
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Candied bacon and egg breakfast bread bowls on a grill.
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BBQ bloody Mary in glass with celery stalk
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Candied bacon on a rack inside an open kamado grill.
25 minutes
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Skillet cornbread topped with butter
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25 minutes
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sliced homemade smoked bacon
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2 hours
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capicola pizza raw
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2.79 from 38 votes
sloppy joe's bar in havana cuba.
Easy
2 hours
3.71 from 37 votes
Melissa Cookston and John Wheeler
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3.90 from 40 votes
sausage meat loaf
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1 hour 30 minutes
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3.85 from 38 votes
Sliced homemade Canadian bacon.
Moderate
2 hours
4.21 from 312 votes

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FAQ

Can I make bacon at home?
Yes, using a dry cure of salt, sugar, and Pink Salt #1 (Prague Powder).
The oven is superior for even cooking and minimizing mess.
Yes, bacon freezes perfectly for up to 3 months if sealed airtight.
Is it ‘done’ yet?

Quick Facts

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Best For:

Breakfast, Burgers, and Toppings

Temperature:

145°F (63°C) for smoking; Crisp to preference for eating

Texture:

Crispy, chewy, and melt-in-your-mouth fat

Flavor Pairings:

Maple, Black Pepper, Bourbon, Brown Sugar

Common Mistakes:

Cooking on too high a heat which burns the curing sugars.

Best Equipment:

Offset Smoker or Sheet Pan (Oven)

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