Another Bacon Curing Question

[snowswamp]

Mine went in the cure tonight. I was able to get it into a long Foodsaver bag. I couldn’t really vac it since it would suck out the wet cure. Next time I’ll portion it up into ziplocks.

[grantgallagher]

Mine went into cure mode on sat night 😁

[snowswamp]

Ditto. I have to try. I have my pork belly in the fridge and I’m just waiting on the Prague to be delivered. 😀

[ComfortablyNumb]

I don't buy pork bellies, I raise them. I cut them to fit a 10x13 Vacmaster bag so I can vacuum seal them. Post 51.

[Bumby]

I usually cut the pork belly into smaller pieces (approx. one pound or so) because then there are more of the flavorful end pieces, which are my favorite.

[grantgallagher]

well i just ordered curing salt and plan to pick up a pork belly from costco on saturday. i finally succumbed to reading bacon threads. lol.

[shify]

The bellies I’ve bought from Costco, I’ve cut into three pieces simply because that’s what fits into the ziploc or foodsaver bags and that’s what fits comfortable on the rack of my smoker (14.5” wsm)

[jecucolo]

I got them into 4. That puts then just under 3 lbs each

[HorseDoctor]

Yup, one, two or three... That'll do. Me, I cut them in two and use 2 gallon ZipLoc bags. Once cured and smoked, I then cut each 5-6# piece in half again cause that's what fits my slicer best (safest too). Whatever is easiest for you is what is best! Enjoy!

[Dusty]

3 pieces, the ends are the best part. I don’t square them up, they are kept on and the center cut bacon is given away

[Spinaker]

I do those all the time. I always cut it into three pieces.

[JoeSousa]

I usually split the Costco bellies in half into ~5 lb pieces. I have some 2 gallon zip-locs they fit in just fine. I think the fewer pieces you can cut it into the better. Fewer ends.

[SoCal Chris]

Thanks folks. That's pretty much what I thought but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask the experts.

[EdF]

Agree as well. Just a matter of what's most convenient.

[gijsveltman]

Agree. 3lbs slabs fit perfectly into gallon zipper bags.