Men DOING ... anything but sex

Technically, I'm not actually in the following pics (just my hand that was covered in the dry rub), but below is 10 lbs. of pork belly that I cured, cold smoked for 8 hours and turned into delicious bacon. I gave away a lot of it as gifts to family and friends. And, yes, it was fucking amazing!

Applying the rub of pink salt, salt, pepper, and garlic:

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After cold smoking it for 8 hours:

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For those who don't know, to cold smoke, you just run a long stove pipe from a fire that's burning hard wood (in this case, red oak). I do this in the winter, so that by the time the smoke hits the pork belly or tenderloin (to make Irish bacon), it's not hot and does not cook the meat, only flavors it.

PLEASE NO CROSS POSTS. I may want to take this down if I so choose.

NICE!

Just replaced the firebox in my wood furnace today and going to recycle the old one into a smoker. The construction of it lends itself to that quite easily, fire below and smoke travels through a box above, all I have to do is cut out a door to access the top section.:D
 
=suckonsimon;74540192]Hey bumping our thread, guys! Where are your posts??

Here's another from me:
Man as he looked in the 70's doing ... ?

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Simon, what a beautiful profile shot. The lighting, your hair-- :heart:

This is such a great thread! I really must find the time to lurk more often. :)
 
I'll play along with the man's best friend theme...

Mournful Loaner Axe Gang was here.​

Cheers
 
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Don't tell tall tales. You were totally hitting the bong and listening to Blue Oyster Cult. Admit it!

OK but, honest, it was the smoked belly pork for a late breakfast the next day which proved the memorable treat!

And, Rogue man! What a sweet little canine friend there! Classic pic!
 
How I love this thread!
And now we get DOGS!!!

Simon, I can smell it from here. Definitely agree with Tali.
 
On the theme of splitting wood and sawdust the result of doing man things.
https://www.***********/sc/lvasej8j4b4zywp/AABwRGLfHCiaEr8hO4p9ZROEa
Carrying a pickup load of logs uphill to cut up for firewood, ended up with red and bruised shoulders.
 
A bump to mark 6000 views of this thread!

Man in touch with his inner boy

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I love this thread. It allows me to see the beautiful things you all do beyond this forum. It opens up my mind to your world. Intoxicating...
 
How did I miss these??

Hey bumping our thread, guys! Where are your posts??

Here's another from me:
Man as he looked in the 70's doing ... ?

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Yes. Yes yes yes yes yes!! Hair!! :D

Technically, I'm not actually in the following pics (just my hand that was covered in the dry rub), but below is 10 lbs. of pork belly that I cured, cold smoked for 8 hours and turned into delicious bacon. I gave away a lot of it as gifts to family and friends. And, yes, it was fucking amazing!

How does one get on your Xmas gift list? That's a pretty awesome gift. Nice work!

Weed, or else really focussed attention at my technical drawing desk, 0.5mm black ink pen in hand and at lips. ... sorry to spoil it! :rose:

*head snaps up
Did you saw drawing? Now you've really got my attention....

Great pix gentlemen! *applause* and thanks for sharing!! I am loving this thread!

:kiss:
 
Outfitting a new boat for its maiden run. Adjusting the seat and foaming it up to make it nice and tight. Just like I like it. ;)
 
Outfitting a new boat for its maiden run. Adjusting the seat and foaming it up to make it nice and tight. Just like I like it. ;)
Love a guy who knows the inside out detail of his passion. Enjoy! Please report here! :)
 
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