All, I am looking for a tried and true method to make my own Canadian bacon. I would prefer to keep it as nitrate free as possible but don't even know where to start.
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I did it one time... nitrates were necessary, I believe. Nitrates are not as bad as the popular media has led you to believe.
I used a trimmed boneless loin... and brined for 5 days, then smoked.
Here is the brine...- 1 gallon water, divided
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pink salt (aka InstaCure, Prague Powder)
- 4 bay leaves
- 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- Let sit in brine IN the refrigerator for 5 days
When ready, smoke at 225 (I used a traeger) until internal temp is 140 deg.
It was easy to make and turned out pretty good.
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