How to make Bacon at home

[james18HA]

did you wash your hands???

[legourmettv]

@james18HA Of course I washed my hands… I just didn't show it - three and a half minutes of hand washing makes for boring youtube videos.

[bowow0807]

the recipe i follow is very similar, except that you let the belly sit with the rub on a tray for a couple of days, then move it to the freezer bags for about 5-7 days it makes a stronger tasting bacon and a tad salty but you can blanch it by putting it in simmering water for a couple of minutes

[BigFatBoy911]

Maki'n Bacon

[CountryMaster16]

where is the seasoning? at least some pepper coriander and so on?

[legourmettv]

@CountryMaster16 This is just the basic starting point to get the method down - if you want to add extra seasoning, go right ahead!

[CountryMaster16]

@legourmettv rgr that you know that you could also make an solve with that salt and sugar/syrup mix lay the meet in that solve let it sit vor 2 days and your good to go as well and its then not that strong with the salty taste since it comes up even more with heat

[darkoanton5]

@legourmettv Simple is best. Here I guess maple is the flavoring. That works great for me.

[DW2000Live]

Great series on making bacon!

[aniingskii]

can we use honey instead of maple syrup?

[legourmettv]

@aniingskii I've never tried.

[darkoanton5]

@aniingskii I would assume it would work well.

[Psquit]

making bacon!

[Tamems]

Could we keep the bacon in the fridge for more than 7 to 9 days? Thanks!

[legourmettv]

@Tamems Youcould freeze it if you want to keep longer.

[Ihold8stars]

@Tamems or you can can/Jar it for long term storage- feel free to stop by my channel I have several how to videos ive collected in my favorites that will teach you how to do it =)

[paxh2o]

does anyone know why u need to use sugar?? im in a keto diet and im trying to avoid carbs. Is it just for the taste? Thanks.

[legourmettv]

@paxh2o Sugar and salt are integral to the curing process.

[darkoanton5]

@paxh2o I would assume there are just salt cured methods, after all prosciutto is cured only with salt. But, I'm sure you'd have to adjust the quantity of salt.

[cheyenne92646]

I hate to admit it as a Canadian, but I don't care for maple flavour on my bacon, pancakes yes, bacon no. Is it necessary to the recipe? Thanks! dj

[legourmettv]

@cheyenne92646 not necessary at all.

[frankr1956]

I read somewhere that the temp for the curing has to be between 36 and 40 degrees I have a real problem with that how do you keep your fridge at the right temp mine would start at 37 and then jump to 33 which they said causes the curing to stop can you help me with this

[legourmettv]

@frankr1956 Our fridge stays at a pretty consistent temp.

[baxterenrife]

Does anyone know if I've blown it? I started some ham in the fridge last week with lots of dry rub, but poured the cure/brine away after the first 24hrs. I misunderstood the instructions. It's still in there after 8 days - any thoughts?

[vikes51349]

Is kosher salt the best salt to use?

[edna8080]

thanks for this video. I will try to make it too..:)

[TheDragonGRL]

I'm confused...I guess cooks enjoy this...

For me it's just wasting 5 minutes of my life...I question you.......

[kungfujellybean]

Hmm, so is this CANADIAN BACON?!?! Ahaha, ZIIING!

[Timmah766]

Duke Nukem - "MAKIN BACON"

[Vladovistok]

After watching your video I decided to attempt to make my own bacon, it is in the refrigerator and has another 4-5 days to cure. I am worried about botulism since I haven't used any curing salt, should I be worried about this and will Botulism die when the bacon is cooked long enough

[sovietmarxist]

how do i become a chef for a living? i'm aesome at cooking

[legourmettv]

I like the idea of the bigger bag, but I'm fighting to fit everything in the fridge... I guess I need another in the basement just for bacon.

[lukerluke1]

Nice video on dry-curing bacon...I have already cured my own at home, using saltpeter and cracked black peppercorns, as well as the other ingredients. Rather than cutting the pork belly into smaller pieces, I bung the whole piece into a Ziploc Big Bag, large size. You can find these at Canadian Tire, and I suspect Zellers, too. This will fit it...if it's larger than that, they also have larger sizes. I find it cures better, with less salty taste...try and see!! Cheers- keep up the great work!!

[OblivionKnight457]

very useful

[GeorgeLarson]

I'm curious as to why you didn't use a curing salt in addition to the ingredients used, am I missing something?

[legourmettv]

The nitrites are not strictly necessary, and I choose not to use them.

[vikes51349]

I put the meat in the bag first and rubbed it on in the bag it helped a little with the mess.

[benshomebrew]

I purchased 60 lbs of pork belly from a local butcher. Some of it has a lot of fat. Should I trim some of the fat off of it or should I actually let some of the fat render off while I'm smoking it?

You're the only one who has a comprehensive video on making bacon on youtube. Good job.

[legourmettv]

Leave it on, and trim after smoking.

Glad you enjoy the series.

[gsotodotcom]

OWT not UUT!

[brandonhornsby]

but I would highly recommend using the nitrite found in insta cure #1 or mortons tender quick which has slightly different properties but still a curing agent with your purified salt.

[brandonhornsby]

I been making homemade bacon and ham for years. Great video but you might want to add alittle sodium nitrite in the rub, this will help protect it from botulism while sitting around curing and when smoking.

also, try it with honey instead of maple and you will love it.

but great video, this is an art and skill more people need to know, especially with prices of that tasteless commercial stuff now days.

[spankses]

yeah, i saw that in the next one. Guess i shoulda watched more before asking silly qns! but thanks for getting back to me.....i'm off to the butcher......

[spankses]

does a dry cured bacon have to be smoked after?

[legourmettv]

Nope ( we cover that in part 2 or 3) you don't have to smoke it - but you do need to keep it refrigerated and cook it before eating.

[MusicalSeizure]

On Urban Dictionary, it says that making bacon means having sex. I'm surprised you haven't received more views.

Thanks for the recipe.