Well this is a thread...for answers to Cure (Saltpeter) & Smoke Ham or Shelf Stable Bacon... http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/458/458-223/458-223.html
Cooked Store bought Bacon is not preserved for "backpacking".. it will work for a few days... even after opening and is expensive. I will be honest - I cannot wrap my mind around this "stuff" - when there is better stuff available...There is a store bought version with no work and exspensive but I can't find it on the net
Ok there is a problem with some of the previous posts - some cheap bacons are "water added" bacon and cannot be used well in a dryer as the oils, fats and watter can overwhelm the bottom of the dryer,,, most well known bacon is not like this so if you try this and the kitchen table gets wet - don't use that brand anymore...
BACON JERKY NESCO STYLE
First couple of times just two trays... take your favorite bacon and drop half the pack in bowl - then add really good BBQ sauce (one without Corn Syrup-too sticky) Add a teaspoon of hot sauce mix to coat.
spray the trays with a non stick and lay out the strips as best you can without crossing one over the other... Run at 160° Run a darn long time... all night and then some.... the grease will hit the bottom. I have no idea how long it lasts.... it disappears far too quickly.
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