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Chop & Brew – Episode 02: Makin’ Bacon

March 1, 2013chopandbrewEPISODESbacon at home, brining, chip walton, cooking, curing, drew flaten, flavors, history, how to make bacon, makin bacon, meat preparation, smoking25 Comments

In this episode of Chop & Brew, our buddy Drew shows us the basic steps of how to make your own bacon. These include curing/brining, rinsing, dry-rubbing, smoking, slicing and cooking. Oh, and of course – eating! [Original postdate: March 1, 2013] Related Links: Downloadable episode version at Vimeo Drew’s Bacon-Three-Ways Bacon 101 Epic Meal

Drew’s Bacon-Three-Ways

Basic outline of the three types of bacon made by Drew Flaten in “Chop & Brew – Episode 02: Makin’ Bacon” The ratio of salt to sugar in the initial rub is 1 part sugar to 4 parts salt, then whatever herbs and spices will suit the bacon maker. The traditional rub used bay leaf