Bacon project continues apace. Due to the mammoth rock slide in northern Tennessee our yearly visit to Benton’s Country Hams in Madisonville is not happening so the homemade pork belly projects take on added import.

Pictured: Utilizing the electric slicer at work to make sure the bacon is perfectly sliced. 10 slices per pound. Industry standard is 20. Yep, we like it thick.

previous articles about our homemade bacon http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Bacon

previous Austin Daily Photos http://www.scrumptiouschef.com/food/Austin-Daily-Photo