Traeger Peameal Bacon

pork loin

🥗Healthier: turkey loin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey loin is leaner, while pork shoulder is less expensive.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: flour

Ground oats provide a healthier coating, while flour is more economical.

Preheat Traeger Grill to 200°F using Apple wood pellets.

Take the whole peameal bacon out of the fridge and check its temperature, which should be around 43°F.

Place the peameal bacon on the smoker and cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

After 1 hour, check the temperature; it should be around 70°F and observe some color change on the corners.

After 2 hours, check the temperature; it should be around 113°F and still cooking.

After 3 hours, check the temperature; it should be around 136°F and observe a nice golden color.

After 3.5 hours, check the temperature again; it should be around 142°F and still not ready.

Continue cooking for at least another hour, checking the temperature periodically until it reaches 165°F.

Once cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Slice the peameal bacon and serve it as a sandwich.

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