{"product_id":"hi-mountain-black-pepper-brown-sugar-bacon-cure","title":"Hi Mountain Black Pepper \u0026 Brown Sugar Bacon Cure – Cures 12 lb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHi Mountain Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure – Cures 12 lb\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi Mountain Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it easy to turn fresh pork belly into traditional homemade bacon with a sweet and savoury flavour profile. The curing blend combines salt, brown sugar, maple sugar, black pepper and other spices with garlic, onion and paprika for bacon with plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne package cures up to \u003cstrong\u003e12 lb of meat\u003c\/strong\u003e and includes the cure and instructions needed to get started. Unlike Hi Mountain Buckboard Bacon Cure, which is designed around Boston butt or pork loin, Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure is specifically intended for making \u003cstrong\u003etraditional bacon from pork belly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakes traditional bacon from pork belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCures up to 12 lb of meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet and savoury flavour profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with brown sugar and maple sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasoned with garlic, onion and spices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack pepper adds savoury character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for homemade smoked bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for home meat processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes cure and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergens: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hi Mountain Seasonings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bacon Cure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Pork Belly Bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet \u0026amp; Savoury Black Pepper and Brown Sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeat Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cures Up to 12 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Brown Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContains Maple Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Nitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Item Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 00426\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMake Traditional Bacon from Pork Belly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHi Mountain Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure is formulated for making \u003cstrong\u003etraditional homemade bacon from pork belly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe curing blend seasons the pork while providing the curing ingredients needed as part of the bacon-making process. Follow the supplied Hi Mountain instructions carefully throughout curing and preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce properly cured, the pork belly can be prepared and smoked according to the manufacturer's directions to create homemade bacon with a distinctive sweet and savoury flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBlack Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't simply a basic bacon cure. Hi Mountain combines \u003cstrong\u003ebrown sugar and maple sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e with garlic, onion, spices and paprika to create a more complex flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination delivers the sweetness customers expect from brown sugar bacon while balancing it with savoury seasoning and black pepper character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's an excellent choice for anyone who wants homemade bacon with more flavour built directly into the curing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal vs. Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHi Mountain offers both Original and Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar versions for traditional pork belly bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Bacon Cure\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a more traditional sweet curing profile with salt, brown sugar, sugar and maple sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure\u003c\/strong\u003e builds on that sweet foundation with dehydrated garlic, onion, spices and paprika for additional savoury character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important difference is capacity: Original Bacon Cure treats up to 25 lb of meat, while Black Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure treats up to \u003cstrong\u003e12 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Bacon Cure vs. Buckboard Bacon Cure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cut of pork you plan to use is important when choosing a Hi Mountain bacon cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure is intended for traditional bacon made from pork belly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHi Mountain positions Buckboard Bacon Cure for bacon made from Boston butt pork roast or pork loin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're starting with pork belly and want a sweeter black pepper and brown sugar flavour, this is the appropriate option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCures Up to 12 lb of Meat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne package is designed to cure up to \u003cstrong\u003e12 lb of meat\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a practical size for home batches of pork belly bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a curing product containing sodium nitrite, accurate measurement is important. Always use the cure according to Hi Mountain's supplied quantities, curing times and preparation instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMade for Home Meat Processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure is a natural addition to a home meat-processing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with fresh pork belly, a smoker and a meat slicer to take control of the process from curing through smoking and slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've made your own bacon, you can also choose the thickness of each slice instead of being limited to commercially sliced bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Smoking Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the pork belly has been properly cured and prepared according to Hi Mountain's directions, your choice of smoking wood gives you another way to customize the finished bacon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a mild fruity smoke, \u003cstrong\u003emaple\u003c\/strong\u003e complements the sweeter brown sugar and maple notes, while \u003cstrong\u003ehickory\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a stronger traditional smoked-bacon character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExperimenting with different woods is an easy way to make each batch of homemade bacon your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePork Belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Pepper Bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown Sugar Bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomemade Bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoked Bacon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Meat Processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBBQ Enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoker Owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet Smokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectric Smokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset Smokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal Smokers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY Food Projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Maple Sugar, Sodium Nitrite (0.7%), Dehydrated Garlic and Onion, Spices, Extractives of Paprika (Colour), with Not More Than 2% Glycerine and Tricalcium Phosphate Added to Prevent Caking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e None.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow Hi Mountain's curing instructions exactly and refer to the physical product packaging for the most current ingredient, allergen, preparation and food-safety information.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hi Mountain Seasonings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Pepper \u0026amp; 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It cures up to 12 lb of meat, while Hi Mountain Original Bacon Cure cures up to 25 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from Buckboard Bacon Cure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Pepper \u0026amp; Brown Sugar Bacon Cure is intended for traditional pork belly bacon. Hi Mountain positions Buckboard Bacon Cure for bacon made from Boston butt pork roast or pork loin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this bacon cure contain sodium nitrite?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The ingredient list specifies sodium nitrite at 0.7%. Always measure and use the cure according to Hi Mountain's directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it contain brown sugar and maple sugar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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