I keep changing water every 30 minutes until the water is clear after a 30 minute sitmofomatic wrote:it is just slightly too salty for my tastes.before smoking, i soaked in cold water 1 hr, changed water, soaked a 2nd hour. this recipe may need a 3rd hour fresh water soak.
When I have the bellys cured I let mine sit in the frig over night to form a pellicle (rubbery exterior) that seems to promote better smoke flavor for what's it's worth.mofomatic wrote:also, the meet is not very smoky tasting.