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Maple-Pepper Smoked Bacon
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Maple-Pepper Smoked Bacon

Homemade bacon with maple sweetness, a peppery crust, and warm spices. Cure it ahead, smoke it, then chill and slice for breakfast, san...

Setup
Smoker or pellet grill, refrigerator, large food-safe zipper bag, rimmed tray, wire rack, and meat thermometer.
Timing
5–7 days curing, 12 hours drying, approximately 3 hours smoking, and overnight chilling.
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Smoked Beef Pastrami
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Smoked Beef Pastrami

Brisket cured with garlic and pickling spices, coated with cracked pepper and coriander, then smoked until tender. Slice it warm for sa...

Setup
Smoker, pellet grill, or grill configured for indirect smoking; meat thermometer; large food-safe, nonreactive brining container; wire rack; heavy-duty foil.
Timing
5 days curing, 24 hours drying, approximately 6–8 hours smoking, plus at least 30 minutes resting. C
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