very nice analysis
i think you can't go wrong with either , and total price might matter
have you tried Broadbent ?
the only Applewood smoked bacon Ive had was a ShackShack for their SmokeShack
it was terrific and that burger is my all time favorite bar none
I fortunate that I can reseal in 3 mil vacuum bags and keep the stuff Fz.
this order will last me , even w give-aways a very long time.
i plan on soaking various fatty pieces in ice water for a bit , and use in my turkey meat loaf.
Ive voluntarily restricted my commercial NaCL intake
so I sensitive to large amounts. Ive also noticed , after several months of doing this
just processed salt , that I think my taste buds are far more sensitive to taste than they were before
and i was never a heavy commercial salt user. if the water is iced , a fair amount of salt comes out quickly , and there is plenty of smoke flavor left.
BTW Broadbent sells single 14 oz packs of applewood and maple bacon.
shipping is going to very much up that price.
I wonder if they would make up a 2 pack of applewood and 2 pack of Maple
as a special order and charge a fair price.
they person i spoke to a couple of time was very nice !