When I make it at home I don’t square anything up till after it’s all smoked. Then when I trim it up I use those pieces to make lardones for cooking beans and what not. To each there own on that but I love having that to cook with. I need to make some more in a week or so as I only have 2 to 3 lbs left.
Jim’s right. It’s a very easy process. Just requires a little patience. If making maple flavored always use natural maple syrup.
