On 5/13/2013 7:19 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> merryb > wrote:
>
> -snip-
>>
>> sf mentioned maple flavored- don't use that nasty stuff for beans.
>> Just smoked is what you would for this...
>
>
> I agree that I wouldn't use 'maple *flavored*' --- But if you see some
> 'Maple smoked'- [or 'hickory smoked'] - that would be worth the extra
> cost.
>
> Both are *old*, not new, 'flavors'.
>
> When I did my own it was a cure with salt, sugar and saltpeter. The
> smoke was usually maple- but sometimes hickory. It tasted nothing
> like the maple syrup injected stuff that is available in most
> groceries.
>
> Jim
>
I agree, Jim. I made the mistake of buying maple bacon once and it
wasn't "maple smoked". It tasted like syrup. No thanks to that!

Jill