How to Make Bacon Step by Step

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In this video i'm going to show you how to make bacon at home!
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You seriously can't beat homemade bacon, once you make it yourself, you won't buy it from the supermarket ever again!
As mentioned in the video, here's the homemade bacon cure I used. Always make sure to follow the instructions on your curing salt packet!
The below recipe is per 500g of pork belly:
- 1/4 teaspoon of curing salt
- 1 tablespoon of white sugar
- 3/4 tablespoon of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
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@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Hey everyone! If you choose to subscribe to our channel and turn the bell notification on (which we'd really appreciate), we'll let you know when our next video has been uploaded so you don't miss it!

@simoncole7366 3 года назад

Looking for a Pirate Life sponsorship?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

They already do. 😅

@simoncole7366 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics awesome

@ngatuna64 9 месяцев назад

Hi Aaron, first off i just want to say thanks, your channel was what inspired me to get into BBQ. I use a Blackjack for grilling and rotisserie, I use a Bronco for smoking. Anyway, ive just starting curing my first batch of bacon with the Smoky Pastures and I have some Dr Jay's arriving next week. My question is around the amount of Dr Jay's, it says a minimum of 25g per KG but do you have a recommendation of amount? Can i use more and if so is there any benefit or disadvantage in doing so? Thanks again bro and keep up the great work. Merry Xmas.

@pc5359 3 года назад

I only searched your page the other day to see if you had thrown a bacon vid up. Good stuff mate. Ps. Why didn’t the beer volume decrease over the week??

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate! Don't worry, it did, if you look closer the stuff at the back disappeared a little 😜

@michaelwandel5865 2 года назад

Just got the Dr jays and have applied it to a 2.5 kg slab of rindless belly It’s been curing for 24 hours now The next 5 days are going to take forever I’m thinking of smoking it with port barrel oak from natural smoke

@hamishthompson8783 3 года назад

Hey Aaron, love the channel mate. Your my go to now for smoking. Don’t even look at google anymore. Hey I’m in the market for a new vac sealer. What brand have you got and would you recommend. Cheers and keep up the good work. Ps; bought a pigs head. Curing the cheeks for bacon atm. Hamish

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks so much mate! Here’s a link to the one I use, love it! www.ebay.com.au/itm/324528547728?mkevt=1&mkcid=2&mkrid=7111605684083882&fbclid=IwAR3tJm7CG4ZXqk3EeYzthqHz3g0BCENvZ8hDyd5NTJ2MmiQOLjkHGSDcMmU

@nathanapplebee3508 2 года назад

Got mine sitting in the fridge with Dr Jays, let you know how it goes. Looks like it’ll be sitting in the fridge for 14 days in the cure due to work, will that be an issue?

@LownSlowBasics 2 года назад

Nice! Hrmm I’m not exactly sure on that one. It should be ok.

@gabes8445 3 года назад

Yes! Bacon! Your beginners brisket webber smoking turorial was my introduction to smoking. Failed my first attempt..meat was dry, lost alot of the juice and other factors. My second attempt was perfect. Now for BACON! Cheers mate 🍻 awesome videos

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks legend, let us know how you go 🔥

@dawnbevis9600 11 месяцев назад

G,day Aaron. Just tasted my first attempt at making bacon, what fantastic flavours. I followed your steps for the most part, except I used a Pork Loin joint and Sechwan Pepper, Ground Cloves and Ground Garlic for the flavours. Really impressed many thanks. Next attempt I will be using boneless Pork Shoulder, can’t seem to find a decent pork belly without having to take out a loan to buy it. Cheers Iain

@BennyBestt 2 года назад

Always produce the goods, another great video thankyou.

@LownSlowBasics 2 года назад

Cheers mate

@bentavener7185 2 года назад

Just made first batch using bulletproof and smoked on Webber kettle with bourbon and pecan wood. Delicious taste but meat is a bit dry. Temp was reading perfect when I pulled it out. Maybe I’ll pull it out earlier than 140f?

@mathewporter5477 2 года назад

Looks awesome mate. Just wondering if it makes much difference with skin off or not?

@LownSlowBasics 2 года назад

Not really mate. Skin just goes chewy.

@The_Monkey_King 2 года назад

Envy level 1000 of your man space.

@jamesshenton88 Год назад

How long was the smoke time roughly mate

@AndrewSmith-lj6xq 2 года назад

Followed this to the letter with the doctor J's and I've never had bacon anywhere near this good. Best ever and has ruined regular bacon for me Question though, if I vac seal the bacon after smoking and before slicing, how long will it last in the fridge? And frozen?

@tofukebab5713 2 года назад

Thanks for your great homemade bacon video. Really useful and DR Jays favour it amazing! With regards to your homemade recipe, how much liquid flavouring like Maple Syrup would you add to 500 grams of pork belly?

@vevounited2719 2 года назад

Did you take the skin off your pork belly before curing. Cheers

@LownSlowBasics 2 года назад

Yes

@joecassar2210 2 года назад

I love making my own bacon I always use Dr jays miracle bacon cure. I also like to add meat church honey bacon rub after the curing stage the flavour is next level

@scottmacglashin3059 2 года назад

Can it be done in a Webber kettle, using a slow and sear?

@LownSlowBasics 2 года назад

100%. Just set up indirect and follow same process.

@fortawesome1974 3 года назад

I'm going to try this I got the cures yesterday. The instructions say to remove the skin but it doesn't look like you did, do you have to do that?

@dion3000 3 года назад

Love your videos mate, is this something I can do in the Weber following the same instructions?

@danieljoy7504 3 года назад

Tomorrow is the day I have been curing bacon all week with Dr Jay's and Jack Daniels. Looking forward to Father's day Breaky that's for sure.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Oh mate you are in for a treat!!!!!

@mickthommo9948 3 года назад

Just made my first batch of bacon with the Dr Jay's cure. Turned out awesome hot smoked with cherry wood

@kristofer6969 3 года назад

Up to the smoking stage today with Dr Jays...and gotta say I'm vibing on the background music 😀

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

cheers mate!

@PitmasterOntheWay 3 года назад

Great video mate! I've been thinking for a while how to make bacon at home, and this video came just in time! 👍. Stay safe bro! Cheers from Finland🍻

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate, cheers 🍻

@jacklawson1367 3 года назад

Fascinating. I didn’t know that you could buy cures for bacon but now I do. I’ve been curing bacon for a fair while and have always made my own cures so, look at that. I prefer to cold smoke my bacon though because I find it gives me more options. Such as when I fry some: it’s the first and only time it’s been cooked. Ensuring that the bacon forms the pellical guarantees that the smoke particles adhere to the meat. Great video!

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks so much mate 🔥 will have to try cold smoking some

@MrZliffer 2 года назад

Do you leave the thick layer of skin on?

@robsavage3292 3 года назад

Loving your videos mate, many thanks, keep up the great tutorials. Now sharing your links to the other guys i know BBQ in the UK

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

That's awesome, thankyou!

@adamshields1982 3 года назад

Yeeeeees!!! Congrats again on 20k mate and my god that bacon looks amazing!! So so so good!!

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate :)

@adamshields1982 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics any time mate!! How do you find the inkbird vacuum dealer? My current one is fine but I may look into this one when my current one goes

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

@@adamshields1982 love it so far. The most handy feature is it has an inbuilt cutter for the bags!

@adamshields1982 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics I think we have a winner!! Cheers mate

@bradwiseman6597 3 года назад

Never given bacon ago. I do have 5 kgs of belly in the freezer. Just thinking fresh is probably best yeah. Not defrosting and curing. I need to give this ago as bacon from the shop is rubbish unless you spend $30+@kg for good stuff. Good job mate. Also is PL stacking your fridge for you. Haha

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate, you could definitely use the frozen bellies! But always fresh is best.... Pirate life may be doing that! 😜

@bradwiseman6597 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics i wish barossa or little bang would stock mine. Yeah ok i might have to hit up astral Monday. Have they got doctor jays there.

@nathaneyears508 3 года назад

Love it mate! I’ve got the Smokey pastures ready to try this weekend! Keep up the great work 👌🏼

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Such a good cure that one! Thanks mate

@nathaneyears508 3 года назад

I forgot to ask. Can you recommend a good nitrate free curing salt? Cheers mate

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

@@nathaneyears508 have a look at the misty gully stuff, I think they have a nitrate free product...

@zlatanthegoat1794 3 года назад

Ohhh my bloody god! Holy crap thats legit amazing bro!!! 👊👊🤤🤤

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Was an absolute treat 😃

@RAAAQAAAAAQQAAAQAQQAA 2 года назад

Good job

@LownSlowBasics 2 года назад

Thanks

@SmokyPasturesBBQ 3 года назад

Great vid mate, you make it look easy!

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate! Love that bulletproof cure, everyone needs it in their life!

@JimOHalloran 3 года назад

I've done 2 batches of the Bulletproof now (first times I've ever made bacon), and both came out amazing. It really isn't hard! It's spoiled me now, hard to go back to store bought after that!

@SmokyPasturesBBQ 3 года назад

@@JimOHalloran great feedback thanks mate!

@jjaysc1 3 года назад

is the music playing in the background a remix of the song "Son of Virginia" by the band Clutch? Awesome video as well mate. Keep up the great content

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate! I'm not exactly sure, it's from a music producer "Ganga Beats"

@jjaysc1 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics Yeah I reckon it is, I just found the original and listened to it. Great choice 👍 Oh, I am building an offset at the moment. I can’t wait to get it up and running to give some of your awesome recipes a go 👍👍👍

@vincegiangiuliani8444 3 года назад

awesome! i just put mine on to cure and am looking forward to the end product. i just used the home cure but added some cayenne pepper.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Oh very nice! Be sure to let us know how it turns out :)

@daveforsyth3129 3 года назад

Thanks for the tutorial. Will definately be giving this a crack. P.S. loving the Pirate Life Stocked Fridge... damn good beers.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate! They are the best beers hey :)

@daveforsyth3129 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics totally. Their south coast pale ale is my go to atm. Itching for their perth venue to be finished and open.

@mwroutledge 3 года назад

Awesome tutorial, I never thought of doing this & I love bacon. Great channel bro!

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

You gotta try it :)

@vincegiangiuliani8444 3 года назад

great video bro! im making bacon following your recipe and instructions. can i take the bacon out of the curing process a day early. 5 days instead of 6 or is it strictly 6 days? keep up the good work.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

It should be ok but always follow the instructions on your curing salt packet :)

@vincegiangiuliani8444 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics yes will do. thanks and keep up the good work bro.

@damianlarsen3672 3 года назад

This will be something I will be doing soon. Thanks for posting Aaron

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Definitely need to Damo, let us know what you think when you do.

@mattharris2018 3 года назад

Can you get those curing rubs over the ditch here mate ?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

I believe BBQ Boi may stock them

@karlvongraffenmeyer8175 3 года назад

I've done around 6 batches now and find maple bacon to be good.......really good. SM is amazing. It is the real deal! Haven't tried J's yet but keen as to try. JD is a cool dude👍

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Oh nice! Yeah mate he's a legend. You absolutely need to try his cure!

@karlvongraffenmeyer8175 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics will do mate. Cheers🍻

@chuckarock2001 3 года назад

Thanks. Regards from Sydney.🤓

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Cheers 🍻

@TheTatramaco 3 года назад

Made with the homemade rub here in Slovakia. Looks and smells amazing, can’t wait to see how it tastes in the morning.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Oh nice!

@AlfonsoVallarta 3 года назад

I can... Make my own bacon? This simple? You opened my eyes to new horizons! What do you reckon is its shelf life?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Yes sir! I'd recommend vac sealing in batches and freezing.

@AlfonsoVallarta 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics brilliant. Cheers!

@ADI-ct6qn 3 года назад

did you restock that beer fridge daily ? lol , or just like the look of it mate , hahhahah awesome vids as always mate , keep em coming

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

I try to keep it freshly stocked 😜

@ADI-ct6qn 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics epic mate ! We all love a fridge full , your vids have helped heaps mate , appreciate it ! Cheers ledgend 👌🏽

@PEEPSBTRG 3 года назад

Could make a wild toasted sandwich with some of this

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

I got you some 😜🥓

@darrensemmler1790 3 года назад

Nice work mate.. smoking mine right now !!

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Awesome!

@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ 3 года назад

Bacon looks awesome!

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks legend

@benpridham3173 3 года назад

How long, just for my brains sake did it take to get those ones to temp?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Around 90 mins from memory

@benpridham3173 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics thanks for your prompt reply.

@TonyTony_24 3 года назад

Awesome! What vac sealer u have Aaron?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Inkbird brand, I believe link is in description

@anthonywicks5586 3 года назад

Amazing homemade bacon is the best well done 😋

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate

@chisel83 3 года назад

Bloody heck up at sparrows

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Early bird catches the first 🥓

@DjF1986HAFHde 3 года назад

Of the two rubs you purchased, what one would you recommend more?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Don't make me do that! Lol. Seriously it's so hard to choose both amazing products and what I like others may think differently...

@DjF1986HAFHde 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics Ha, ok I will look at both and pick one and give it a go, I may even get both. I love my Weber and I love your videos, keep them coming mate.

@Bosshogg420 3 года назад

How long would its shelf life be?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

I'd recommend vac sealing and freezing.

@iDR1FT 3 года назад

Hey mate, what are those natural firelighters that you use and where do you get them?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Cleanheat from Drakes supermarket :)

@iDR1FT 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics thanks mate!

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Hard to say, I'd say a week vac sealed fresh bit I usually freeze it vac sealed and should last 6+ months in freezer.

@bullparnu7434 3 года назад

Yeah mad need to give this a crack.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Definitely 🔥

@danieljoy7504 3 года назад

OMG, so doing this soon. Looks amazing

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thankyou

@victorbitter583 3 года назад

Good stuff mate. Cheers.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate

@WINCHESTER89 3 года назад

Great vid again as all ways man.

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

Thanks mate

@iaincuthbertson735 3 года назад

Great video mate. Been wanting to try smoking my own maple bacon for a while. I got Prague powder, but unsure on the ratio of salt and sugar. Is there a set ratio to weight to work it out? Less sugar to compensate for the maple?

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

It should state on your packet mate, I don't want to recommend a ratio as strength differs between brands/products. It's very important to follow packet guide.

@iaincuthbertson735 3 года назад

@@LownSlowBasics the prague powder has a set ratio which I understand but its the kosher salt, sugar and flavours i am wondering about. Thanks.

@SmokyPasturesBBQ 3 года назад

@@iaincuthbertson735 hey mate try using this for your own mixed dry cure: www.localfoodheroes.co.uk/calculator/dry_cure_bacon/

@LownSlowBasics 3 года назад

@@iaincuthbertson735 Ah ok, my apologies. I've got the ratios I used in the description of video. Everyone is different with their flavours, some people go 50/50 salt n sugar, I went about 60/40 favouring sugar for this cook from memory.

@iaincuthbertson735 3 года назад

@@SmokyPasturesBBQ I will give this a go. Thank you.