I think I have a sickness...

[squirtthecat]

But I believe I've found the cure!

12 pounds venison backstraps. 10 pounds pork loin. 3.5 pound pork belly. 1 bag of Morton TenderQuick.

 

[squirtthecat]

First up, Backstrap 'Pastrami'.

(cured like Canadian Bacon, with some Pastrami flavor elements)

MTQ
Coriander
Brown Sugar
Powdered Onion/Garlic
Black pepper

Rub a dub dub.

Times 4.

 

[squirtthecat]

Next - Easy 3 Chile Bacon.

Weigh out a pork belly.

(2.8 pounds)

Mix together 2.8-ish T of MTQ, a few teaspoons of brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons of this..

Into a 2 gallon bag, rub both sides real good.

Add:

.... and 1/4 cup of pickled jalapeno juice.


Looks like this:

 

[squirtthecat]

But wait, there's more!

6 pounds Canadian Bacon. (MTQ, brown sugar, garlic/onion powder)

I drizzled some Hickory Shagbark syrup in each bag before I sealed it.


And something I can't even think of a name for.


MTQ
Anchiote Powder
Cumin
Soileau's
Hungarian Half-Sharp paprika
Garlic/Onion powder

Before I put the Anchiote in.

The Anchiote has a consistency of silly putty. After schmearing it all over the loin:

 

[squirtthecat]

They are curing in my garage fridge for a week. Hitting them all with smoke next Sunday.

 

[CarterQ]

Looks awesome can't wait to see the final product.

 

[TentHunter]

HA ha ha ha! You found the "cure"; I love the pun!


Can't wait to see the results. I am really into this whole curing & smoking learning adventure. Squirt, you're feeding my addiction!

 

[Deb]

Cool Squirt. where did you get the habanero sugar?

I did a 3 lb chunk of belly bacon today with the shagbark hickory syrup. Definitely different but tastes good.

 

[sparky]

i would like to get some habanero sugar also. would be great on pork butts.

 

[squirtthecat]

Cool Squirt. where did you get the habanero sugar?

MrsSTC's relatives from Tacoma sent it to me around Christmas. I think they found it at a store in Portland, OR. It is definitely hot.. Wouldn't want to accidentally sprinkle that on your Oatmeal in the morning.

 

[SmokinMAK]

Wouldn't want to accidentally sprinkle that on your Oatmeal in the morning.

LOL! Well, it would wake you up!

 

[ITFD#15]

I think it is an epidemic and I think I got it to thanks. Look forward to seeing the results next weekend.
You guys are making it hard for me to stop, I smoked 2 days last weekend and the same this weekend.
The worst part is I am already planning next weekend please don't stop.

 

[Rip]

Cool Squirt. where did you get the habanero sugar?

it was on the package... Sugars : Spice and Tea Exchange, Purveyors of fine Spices, Herbs, Teas, & Accessories

Looks great Squirt, can't wait to see the results!

Deb & Sparky, I think we could make our own (I have dried habaneros from the garden).

 

[Deb]

Thanks Rip! There are some cool looking sugars on that page

 

[cowgirl]

Lookin' great Squirt!!