Meat Curing –
Canadian Bacon

The combination of Morton® Tender Quick® and granulated sugar result in this slightly sweet, meaty breakfast meat perfect for everything from eggs Benedict to BLTs.

 
Ingredients
  • 1 boneless pork loin
  • 1 tablespoon Morton® Tender Quick® mix mix per pound of loin
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar per pound of loin
Directions
  1. Trim fat from pork loin.
  2. Mix Morton® Tender Quick® mix and sugar.
  3. Rub mixture into the loin.
  4. Place loin in “food grade” plastic bag; tie open end. Refrigerate and allow to cure for 3-5 days.
  5. Remove from cure. Soak loin in cool water for 30 minutes; pat dry. Refrigerate uncovered to dry
    slightly before cooking.
  6. Cut into 1/8 inch thick slices.
  7. Preheat skillet; brush with oil. Fry over low heat, turning to brown evenly, about 8 – 10 minutes.