How to Make Canadian Bacon (Back Bacon!)

pork loin

🥗Healthier: turkey loin

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey loin offers a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more economical.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground black pepper

White pepper can provide a milder flavor.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: flour

Oat flour is a gluten-free alternative, while regular flour is often less expensive.

Cure pork loin with 0.25% cure #1, 2% brown sugar, and 2% kosher or pickling salt for four weeks in the refrigerator.

Smoke the cured pork loin on the smoker setting for 2 hours, then raise the setting to 200F for 1.5 hours, and return to smoke setting until the internal temperature reaches 140F.

Let the pork cool, then loosely tent in the fridge overnight before slicing and packaging.

Cooking Techniques

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