SMOKED BACK BACON

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Homemade back bacon, a salty and sweet treat! It can be eaten after smoking or pan-fried afterwards. I like it on an egg and English muffin breakfast sandwich.

Provided by Mike E

Categories     Meat and Poultry     Pork     Bacon

Time P3DT2h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups water
3 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon pink salt #1 (curing salt)
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Mix water, kosher salt, sugar, maple syrup, garlic powder, and curing salt until dissolved.
  • Place the pork loin in a large bag or food-safe container large enough to completely submerge it in the brine. Add brine and refrigerate for at least 3 days.
  • Remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towels; discard brine.
  • Preheat a smoker to 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Place pork onto wire racks. Place the racks into the smoker. Add wood chips according to manufacturer's directions. Smoke until pork is slightly pink in the center, about 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let cool before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 4515.3 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

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