Public Classes
Bacon Curing 101
Oct. 30th 2-5 pm
at Helping U BBQ (HUB)
15791 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68118
$65 per person
Learn the science, math and techniques of both dry-curing and brining your own bacon. This demo class will cover standard bacon made from pork belly, but also show back bacon (loin) and cottage bacon (shoulder). Students will leave with recipes covering all the curing and smoking techniques and enough cure and a piece of belly to go home practice. Samples provided during class. Must purchase ticket through HUB’s (Helping U BBQ) website.
Ham Curing 101
Dec. 4th 2-5 pm
at Helping U BBQ (HUB)
15791 W Dodge Rd, Omaha, NE 68118
$65 per person
Skip buying a ham this holiday season and make one yourself instead. Class will cover the science, math and techniques of basic dry-curing & brining from scratch (no pre-mixed cures and rubs). Various styles of traditional hams will be presented including classic dry-cured ham made from the back leg, 2 styles of shoulder ham, and even beef ham. Will talk about both classic and some creative seasonings as well as cold-smoking vs hot smoking hams. Each student will leave with a mix of Basic Cure to go home and make their own ham in time for Christmas. Samples of several hams will be savored right out of the smoker. Recipes provided, but note-taking also highly encouraged.