Homemade Bacon

Ok guys this is my present work in progress bacon recipe.

You will need....
2lb of Pork side skin off
2tbsp salt
1tbsp pepper
1/2tbsp garlic
2/3cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/3cup Bourbon
Equipment for smoking.

Step 1
Cut your pork side in half. Submerge both pieces in cold water fat side down and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 15mins.

Step 2
Remove pork side from water and place in a baking pan. Score it with about 1in cuts crosswise on both sides. Mix up all the other ingredients for your brine and pour over the pork side. Refrigerate covered over night or for about 12 hours.











Step 3
Smoking the bacon.
Set up your grill for indirect heating. After letting the grate preheat place pork side fat side down and add soaked wood chips to the coals. I smoked this batch for about two and a half hours at 250 degrees and pulled it off at an internal temp of 141.








Step 4
Refrigerate your bacon. Slice off pieces and fry them up as desired.