The Best Bacon | Curing Pork Belly & Smoking Sausage
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2019
- We cure our own nitrate free bacon with a simple brine recipe and some time in the smoker, and while the smoker is hot we seize the opportunity to throw on freshly prepared sausage.
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I am SO GLAD you post your "out takes"!!! It really lets us get to know your personalities, and we would NEVER know how hilarious and funny both Ariel and you are.
Yes! 😀
Totally agree!
yes
They seem to get along great. Not easy to do when around each other all the time. 👍
More outtakes please ! Super cute !
Packaged ends and pieces rock! For years, we couldn't afford regular bacon, but once a month we could buy a box of ends and pieces and we would use it to season beans, and make into sandwiches or with breakfast. I have a fond spot in my heart for ends and pieces.
This was my childhood, we always had a box of ends and pieces. And I've grown to love it more then actual bacon.
My Mom did that as we were growing up. She raised 5 kids by herself. It was always a treat to get that box. I would chop some up and make homemade potato soup and we put the crispy bits on top of the soup. So delicious.
My wife loves watching your videos, she says it reminds her of her childhood, she grew up in the mountains, they are places that have to keep a lot of food.
This is what Heaven on Earth looks like 🤤🤤
Hard work...not looking for haven like that!!!!
Sure is pretty bacon
Ok, so late to the party to comment on this one but here it is. 1. That cooked bacon looked so amazing. I literally mumbled "oh my god" out loud when I saw it flip over in the pan with all that caramelization on it. 2. Cowboy candy in the sausage is such a great idea!! 3. There's NOTHING like that "snap" from a collagen casing! (used to work for a meat processing supply company so I know ;) ). 3. Love the smoker, love that you guys smoked in the dead of winter! 4. Arielle is adorable with her enthusiasm for how good the bacon is! You guys are simply awesome.
Amazing you kids did a great job it looked beautiful how proud can us older generation be to seeing young people thriving so well 😀💗
Like to see your arm around Arielle! You two love birds are so sweet!
Cruel timing...there I was just getting ready for bed when this comes along...all I can think of now is bacon. mmmm bacon!
I am an older Hungarian guy watching you guys, you are both amazing. thank you to showing the life up there. I wish you guys a very happy long life together.
You two are so real, honest down home folks. Bacon looks delicious, would ask for a piece myself. But the postage charge would be atrocious. Thanks
use the bacon ends in your greens when you cook them
Patrick Ireland seriously? They’re in Alaska, you do know that right?
Do you understand what that means living there vs a nice warm cosy lifestyle w/o the cold harsh extreme climate??🤦🏻♂️
Mark Whitley I expect they’ll need to eat like that constantly to maintain a healthy body weight..... cold weather just burns through your bodies calories like a forest fire!(got family who live in Canada - same weather as Alaska - she’s told me some hair raising stories about the cold, there!)
And all the food they’re eating is natural and they don’t have a sedentary life style. They look to be in pretty good shape to me! I’d love to try some of that bacon, too! 😉
Great in greens of all kinds. Great in greens of all kinds and pinto and green beans. Black eyed peas and lots more.
Yes that's good. Could also add them to an elk or moose grind when making burgers
And always good for seasoning beans. 😋
I have watched all your vids. I totally love this couple. Such passion for nature. The trial and error. The laugh when it doesn't work out. Keep soldiering on. They are proof you don't need to keep up with the Jones's, just enjoy what life has to offer. Back to basics folks. Sound like my grandma, miss her :(. Ty you 2.
I love to watch you guys eat what you make. Such passion in doing both. That's the key to life.....passion. 😊
When I was a child I use to see my elders curing pork meat in many different ways. That’s when they were fortunate able to get hold of a pig to sacrifice and process its meat in many different ways. Those were difficult times.
Your video is just great. So good! Wish I could have a bite!!!❤
I love a carnivorous woman! Someone who loves what you love and can understand and appreciate your work! You got a good one there!❤️
Growing up in Alaska we used to get a moose every fall. My father would let the cleaned carcass hang out in the garage for three weeks to age (most of September). We took our meat to a local commercial butcher who made moose sausage out of some of the off cuts. It was delicious. My mom used a huge commercial 5 gallon glass mayonnaise jar, filled it with sliced Moose sausage rounds and then covered them with vinegar and added pickling spice. She capped it off and let it sit on the counter for two months before we could eat it. It was delicious on crackers with cheese. She also canned a lot of moose meat as well, putting the raw chunks in canning jars with onion slices and garlic cloves and sometimes some red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. The jars came out of the pressure cooker filled with the lovely juices from the meat which stewed in its own juices. She mad a wonderful brown gravy with shredded moose over mashed potatoes that still makes my mouth water 63 years on.
Oh my god! What a great Mom!!! Wish I had her recipes. : - D
I will think about this every morning when I’m cooking dad’s bacon. I fix him sausage patties once in a while & we just bought a country ham to eat with homemade biscuits. Breakfast is my favorite meal. Love your video as always. Thanks!
Mouth is watering ,who could dislike this video ?
Eric, I think it is great how well you two think everything out and are prepared. One thing that we have noticed and wondered about, we don't see Ariel carry. She should if she is willing as she is your backup in so many other ways. Billy Joel gives a good reason in his comment. You are one of the BEST channels on face book, keep up the good work.
"Well that's what I was asking." "I know, well I'm tellin' you now." Lol, I love you guys!
Another great video, great instructions! I've been doing this about 30 years but I'm always looking to try something new. I've never done a spice rub in the curing process, going to try that next year as my pigs are already processed this year. A couple thoughts - take them for what they're worth. I put ice cubes in the grinder after the grind to get all the meat out, works great. I built my smoker to have the fire separate from the smoking chamber so I don't have to let all the smoke out when adding wood. I also have a separate exhaust that I can open before the smoke reaches the chamber. I build a bed of coals with this vent open so I don't cook the meat. Then close it when I put the apple wood chips on to generate the smoke. Also in case the fire gets too hot. And finally, like you did to chunk up your meat, I always slice my bacon when it's slightly frozen - I like a thinner slice and this makes the process very easy to control. You guys are doing great work, always enjoy your videos!! Now I have to re-watch to get the recipes - hurry up with your cookbook would you!! :)
Yesssss a cookbook
Amen to that!!!!!!!
you two make me smile, I just love all the information you share and its so enjoyable watching you enjoy your food it must be so nice to be able to share that with each other!
Wow wow, this is amazing! There’s no thing refreshing like eating your own home grown food. You know it is fresh and clean! Love it! Will be following and starting my own homestead next year!
The bacon and meat sticks look amazing! Outstanding work!
I am addicted to your channel! You look so happy and living life to the fullest😊
Love your videos! You need to write a how to homesteading, gardening, canning, curing, smoking, recipe book!!!!!
You guys. You just made my 2 favorite foods. Hands down! Looked wonderful!
Great video.
I also cure and smoke my own bacon; no nitrate/nitrite is needed if you keep your meat near freezing before you add the salt brine.
Once it is cured for 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator (35 F) the meat will not spoil at room temperature. You can rinse a slab of bacon with 1/2 can of beer and wrap it on a clean kitchen cloth and hang it in your cold box for 21 days to age and that is how you make Pancetta.
I found that 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt per pound of pork belly is the proper proportion of salt. You can let it cure for more than 5 days and the meat will not be saltier.
Also add some ground up clove, it will enhance the aroma and flavor.
BTW your background view was spectacular, those snow covered trees.
I also admire your determination of smoking your meat at 6 F, that is cold !
you two are delightful and real. so refreshing. thanks
I love the out takes and candid video extras at the end. Great video, as always.
What an outstanding video! Fabulous.Terrific.You two work so well together.
Your bacon and sausage looks just plain yummy!
You are both so very lucky to have found each other. Be good to each other every day. Its lots of fun.
Blessings to you both from the Vineyard
This meat looks amazing, absolutely hypnotizing. You two are incredible.
Enjoyed every minute of your video actually I think I'm addicted to watching them since I found your channel a few days ago...partly because I live in a city in Europe and your videos get me in touch with a wild impressive natural surroundings and it's amazing to see you go fishing or processing your fish and meat and come up with gourmet dishes
I am so jealous of all the different folks making their own bacon and sausage. That looked so yummy!!
Bacon makes anything better - thanks for another great video - all the best from Denmark Europe
I like this format. First the formal instructional topic of the day...then the rest of it. Reality.
Hello. You are a great friendly family. It is a pleasure to watch you. Do not disappear for a long time. Make more videos. Good luck.
I learn so much just watching your channel.
I am convinced your homemade bacon, sausages etc.is the best!
Pure homesteading goodness! much love you guys
Another great episode in curling pork belly and smoking the sausage,❤️ learned a lot thank you guys so much.
This looks amazing! The experience is the best part! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome video! The sunny side up eggs were a masterpiece of perfection! I can only imagine the treat your pallet received when you ate them. Yes I am a sunny side up egg lover.
Very fresh & natural way of preserving meat!
I admire you for doing this!
Very healthy living & I love it!
You both are so lovely inspiring couple living in a peaceful & lovely place full of snow with your two dogs!
The bacon & sausage are for sure healthy, clean, and fresh!
Thank you for sharing this to your channel!
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You guys are amazing! We are delighted to watch your videos. Everything is beautiful, soulful and delightful. It can be seen that you are putting your soul into your work. We want to come to visit you from Ukraine.
That made my mouth water just watching the bacon cook. Nice job!
The eaten part must be delicious and rewarding. Lots of work! I'm glad that you guys had chosen this lifestyle, not easy at all. Cheers!
thank you both for you sharing your skills
My husband and I just started watching your videos. We are in Oregon. We have a family farm in Washington in hopes to have us all back there someday. Your ideas are awesome.
Great job kids.......keep the diy videos coming.....cold outside warm inside and super food
Y'all are fun and funny! You're actually my favorite team on RUclips since my subbing which has only been about 3 months but I've watched every video that you've produced. And I love you guys! You're both brave, hard-working, hard-playing and absolutely perfect for one another. Keep up the good work. I agree with another viewer who commented on your filming and editing skills. They have been getting better and better with time and experience. God bless you both and Merry Christmas!
elliemae4525 thank you 😁💚 we appreciate you commenting! Merry Christmas!
You do a very good job on your video taking and your exclamation of what you’re doing I enjoy it so much.
Thank you for Sharing it with us
Good job and excellent instructions! Thanks!
LOL I loved her reaction to eating the bacon at the end.
I binged watched all your videos. I just love the team work. love your life style.Bacon yummy ♥️
I've spent the last couple of weeks making my own old wine barrel smoker and tweaking it, then sourcing prepping my pork belly, brining and curing them, tomorrow is the inaugural smokefest. All because I watched this video. Even if it all goes pear shaped, no great shakes. The journey inspired by watching this video and all the other wonderful videos you guys have put up, has been worth it. Keep it up guys. You are outstanding.
Amazing you two are 100% self Reliance. I salute you both. I know I couldn't do what you do, but oh how I adore your lifestyle and the snow. Hugs from Australia xx 🦘🐨😇
Enjoyed the video. The thick sliced bacon and sausage looked delicious. Thanks for taking the time to produce the video. Y'all take care and God bless.
This is one of my favorite bacon making video I have seen so far! It looks so yummy!!! And I think I would like your marinade also! Sausage looks amazing as well!!!
I love anything smoked!! Looks delish! Awesome job!🤙🏽❤️
You got my subscription.
A well done tutorial. Keep them coming.
You guys are great to watch. My 3 girls and I watch your videos thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing bacon and sausage yum . Enjoy now the works definitely worth the time and effort.
Loved watching your meat prep adventures. Especially loved that you liked the end result so much!
Oh my oh my! From start to mouth that looked so incredible. Great job guys, enjoy!
vacuum sealing the new way to keep frozen LONGER! You make it look SO easy! Well done! Live the dream and enjoy !😊🇺🇸
Well one of these days I will get caught up on your videos. You two are the third people I'm following and It's taking me some time. Love how you live and what you do to survive
You guys are doing a fantastic job. Hats off to you both and best wishes from Wales.
You’ve made me hungry! I make my own Italian and breakfast sausage. The fun thing is even mistakes taste good. Good Job!
I admire your knowledge!
I have always loved "breakfast" for dinner! Nice video, glad I found you!
The bacon and sausage looks delicious! That was fun watching you make them , and loved the outtakes!!! 😄😄😄👍
The way we use to make it over the winter we would cure it incased in curing salt , but it's really salty is the difference, but that is what we did when we cured the belly and hams , thanks for sharing
Awesome! I want to make sausage just got a simple attachment for my kitchenaide so I'm watching and learning I'm no were near what y'all do just amazing things 😊
My mouth is watering over this food!!
Lovely provisions
Love the out-takes at the end!
Please don’t stop teaching! I will be using a lot of your stuff this weekend!
Totally awesome and informative! I’m loving your channel!
I like the extras at the end keep up the good work
Great job with the bacon. You two are amazing.
This is a video that i will refer back to at a later time as i never knew any of this , great information provided once again and information that will be of good use when i too attempt this process ... thank you so much for sharing :) .
Awesome video! Looking forward to future videos!!
That looks really good make my mouth water
I totally love this video, great job
Everything look so good you both are very hard worker I love your videos God bless you
My mom used to twist the sausage in the casings to make smaller sausages..keeps the pieces from drying out..and, your bacon looks amazing!
Thanks for teaching us this.
Thanks for sharing. Looks super good!!
Yum!! The out takes are cool too!
Love watching y'all! Thanks for the upload 👍
Y'all did a great job - congratulations!
It looks really tasty and I want some. You are alway doing some great food prep, keep up the good work!
You two are adorable. Thank you for sharing.
I enjoy to see both of you guys from phillippines
It was the best because you did it yourself. LOVE ur videos
It's great to see you together
I Love when you cook and eat - I could binge watch just those parts of all your videos - Thanks! And best wishes from the beach in Jomtien Thailand
That bacon looks great. You made me hungry.
Great job guys.
You guys so nice, beautiful place, landscape and family. God Bless You