I was so happy with just how great this homemade Canadian bacon turned out. The flavor is fantastic and the meat is just the right amount of tenderness.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword bacon, homemade
Prep Time 3 daysdays30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 hourshours
Total Time 3 daysdays2 hourshours30 minutesminutes
4poundboneless pork loinexcess fat and silver skin removed
Instructions
Combine 1 quart of water, the salt, syrup, brown sugar, curing salt, bay leaves, garlic and peppercorns in a large pot.
Bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve. Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat. Add 3 quarts of cold water.
Transfer the cool brine (if it is not cool, refrigerate for 30 minutes or so until it is) to a large sealable container. Add the pork (It should be fully submerged) and seal. Place in refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Fire up your smoker to cook at 225 F. Add some light wood.
Meanwhile, remove the pork from the brine and rinse well.
Smoke pork over indirect heat for 2-3 hours until the meat reaches 140 F.