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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.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
Step 1
Mix water, kosher salt, sugar, maple syrup, garlic powder, and curing salt until dissolved.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Remove pork from brine and pat dry with paper towels; discard brine.
Step 4
Preheat a smoker to 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
Step 5
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.
Editor’s Notes:
Always brine foods in a food-grade, nonreactive container such as a stainless steel or enameled stockpot, a brining bag, or a food-grade plastic bucket.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 147 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat1g | 4% |
| Cholesterol49mg | 16% |
| Sodium4515mg | 196% |
| Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
| Total Sugars12g | |
| Protein18g | |
| Calcium22mg | 2% |
| Iron1mg | 5% |
| Potassium309mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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