Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Straight-off-the-cutting-board good. A 3 day brine and 2 hours of hickory smoke resulted in some terrific Canadian Bacon, April's Charcutepalooza "Hot Smoking" entry.
People who know me might’ve pegged Ossabawesomness or Cochon 555 or French Pig as my moments of food zen, but that was before the crusading ladies of Charcutepalooza challenged me to make Cajun-style smoked pork.
A run-down of the process for a Smoke Roasted Rack of Slagel Farms Pork. Includes lots of photos and general directions for the juiciest and tastiest loin you might ever make yourself. Brined, rubbed, smoked, roasted, trimmed, carved, devoured!