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Beef Bacon

Discover how to make delicious homemade beef bacon using beef navel or brisket, perfect for breakfast or adding a twist to your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the curing mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Salt For curing the meat.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup or honey Optional for sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Optional for added smokiness.
For the beef bacon
  • 2 pounds Beef navel or brisket Choose beef navel for traditional flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Trim off any hard fat from the beef navel or brisket.
  2. Mix together salt, sugar, maple syrup (or honey), black pepper, and smoked paprika.
  3. Rub the curing mixture thoroughly over the meat.
  4. Place the coated meat in a plastic bag or a covered dish and refrigerate for 5 to 7 days, flipping it every day.
Cooking
  1. After 7 days, rinse off the cure and pat the meat dry.
  2. Let the meat chill uncovered in the fridge to develop a crust.
  3. Smoke the beef bacon low and slow or bake in the oven until cooked through.
  4. Once cooled, slice into uniform strips.

Notes

Homemade beef bacon can be used in various dishes, from BLTs to pizza or chopped in scrambled eggs. If it gets too crispy, crumble it over salads or mix it into mac and cheese.