Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon
Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon delivers a balanced sweet-salty bite with subtle garlic and gentle smoke, yielding tender, sliceable medallions. It’s special for its lean pork tenderloin base and maple-kissed cure that shines at breakfast plates, brunch spreads, or layered into hearty sandwiches.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 35 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Stir together water, kosher salt, sugar, maple syrup, garlic powder, and curing salt until fully dissolved.
- 2
Set the pork loin in a large bag or food-safe container that allows it to be fully covered by the curing brine. Pour in the brine and refrigerate for at least 3 days.
- 3
Take the pork out of the brine and pat it dry with paper towels; discard the brine.
- 4
Preheat a smoker to 180 degrees F (82 degrees C) following the manufacturer's instructions.
- 5
Set the pork on wire racks. Put the racks into the smoker. Add wood chips as directed by the manufacturer. Smoke until the pork is slightly pink in the center, about 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Let it cool before slicing.
- Calories 246.95 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 20.6 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 36.51 g 13%
- Total Fat 2.54 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.23 mg High 20%
- Sodium 754.57 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 9.76 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 30.36 g --
- Added Sugars 14.9 g High 30%
- Calcium 16.07 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 58.94 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 133.19 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 3.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Maple Cured Smoked Back Bacon is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Garlic Powder, Maple Syrup, Pork Tenderloin, and Salt. Each serving provides about 246.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic Powder, Maple Syrup, Pork Tenderloin, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 246.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon healthy?
- Maple-Cured Smoked Back Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 246.95 calories and 20.6 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 754.57 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.9 g (30% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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