How to slice this bacon - Smoking Meat Forums
Mar 1, 2011 · Slicing This is only me, but this is my opinion of directional slicing of Bacon: I usually cut my slab into about 6 pieces to make it easier to handle in all of my steps. Then …
Slicing bacon, size and direction - Smoking Meat Forums
Dec 9, 2016 · Attached picture of my half belly. Fully cured. Ready to smoke. Questions on cutting. For cooking, do I slice this against the grain (parallel to the measuring tape)? If I do the …
Best Meat Slicer for Bacon and/or Brisket - Smoking Meat Forums
Mar 24, 2013 · I bought the following slicing knife after I got scared away from the price of good quality meat slicers. With a little elbow grease and the occasional blister, it does a very nice …
Slicing a pork belly when making bacon... with or against the grain ...
Jan 4, 2015 · Some time back I was asked the question.... Does it make a difference when slicing.... across or with the grain..... I looked for that thread and I couldn't find it .... so, herein …
Which direction do you slice your bacon? - Smoking Meat Forums
Sep 22, 2014 · I look at it this way. If your pork belly is about 8-10 in wide and 16 to 24 in long. Now how many people would like a 16 in slice of bacon, and how do you fry it?
Slicing Bacon Against the Grain - Smoking Meat Forums
Sep 24, 2023 · I am on my 3rd round of making bacon. I’m addicted as is my wife to this home cured, smoked, and sliced bacon Since the grain seems to vary in direction some I want to …
Buckboard Bacon (Step by Step) - Smoking Meat Forums
Oct 10, 2017 · Buckboard Bacon (Step by Step) NOTE: The following is how I do this particular Smoke. You can do it this way, or many other ways. I'm posting this in Step by Step form in …
Slicing bacon and the like - Smoking Meat Forums
Feb 21, 2022 · I own a 8.5: LEM. When slicing pork bellies, they do not cut cleanly all the way through. It will leave a tag end at the bottom of the meat in the tray. So if it goes unattended it …
Buck Board Bacon Slicing - Smoking Meat Forums
Aug 29, 2024 · If the whole profile is about 4” thick then a 2” horizontal cut will leave you with two pieces 2” thick, but if the profile is 3” then cut in half at 1 1/2”. The top half (with fat cap) is …
bacon slicing question - Smoking Meat Forums
May 1, 2015 · Lots of people use meat slicers to cut bacon. You just need to get one that is appropriately sized for what you will be slicing. Or you need to trim the bacon to a size that …