Sugar Cured Smoked Pork Loin “canadian Bacon”

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0

Tasty Sugar Cured Smoked Pork Loin "Canadian Bacon" for your breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

25 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

205 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

181

Sugar

Fat

Sugar Cured Smoked Pork Loin "Canadian Bacon" is a flavorful breakfast meat that is similar in taste and texture to traditional bacon, but with a unique smoky flavor. This recipe uses a simple cure of tender quick, brown sugar, and black pepper to enhance the flavor of the pork loin before smoking it with hickory chips. The result is a delicious and satisfying breakfast meat that can be sliced and served on its own or used as a flavorful addition to breakfast sandwiches and casseroles.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, mix together the tender quick cure mortons, brown sugar, and black pepper until well combined.
2.	Rub the mixture into the pork loin, making sure to coat the entire surface.
3.	Place the pork loin in a ziploc bag and refrigerate for 24 hours.
4.	After 24 hours, remove the pork loin from the bag and rinse it under cold water.
5.	Soak the hickory chips in water for 30 minutes.
6.	Preheat your smoker to 200°F.
7.	Drain the hickory chips and place them in the smoker.
8.	Smoke the pork loin for 3 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
9.	Remove the pork loin from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

Sugar Cured Smoked Pork Loin “Canadian Bacon” is a delicious and flavorful breakfast meat that is high in protein and low in carbohydrates and sugar.

It can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a quick and easy breakfast option throughout the week.

CONS

This recipe requires a smoker, which may not be available to everyone.

The smoking process can be time-consuming and requires careful monitoring of the temperature to ensure that the meat is cooked all the way through.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sugar Cured Smoked Pork Loin “Canadian Bacon” is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass.
It is also low in carbohydrates and sugar, making it a good option for those following a low-carb or keto diet.
The smoking process adds flavor to the meat without adding any additional fat or calories.

	1 whole pork loin
	1 lb hickory chips
	1 1/2 cups tender quick , cure mortons
	1 cup brown sugar
	1/8 cup cracked black pepper
	2 ziploc bags