Hi everyone,
I recently special ordered a pork belly from the butcher. Skin on approximately 8lbs. I dont really know how much he deals with them. So i went ahead and made bacon from it. I was really disappointed in how much meat there was compared to fat. Compared to regular store bought bacon there seemed to be much less meat.
Now i know if you were ordering a porterhouse, per se, knowing what exactly to order can be the difference btw getting a great porterhouse steak and a t-bone pretending to be a porterhouse.
Is there something I should be real specific about when ordering to get more of a meatier pork belly? I know he doesnt just have a few lying around so i can compare and pick. When he orders it he is getting just one for me from wherever he is getting it.
I recently special ordered a pork belly from the butcher. Skin on approximately 8lbs. I dont really know how much he deals with them. So i went ahead and made bacon from it. I was really disappointed in how much meat there was compared to fat. Compared to regular store bought bacon there seemed to be much less meat.
Now i know if you were ordering a porterhouse, per se, knowing what exactly to order can be the difference btw getting a great porterhouse steak and a t-bone pretending to be a porterhouse.
Is there something I should be real specific about when ordering to get more of a meatier pork belly? I know he doesnt just have a few lying around so i can compare and pick. When he orders it he is getting just one for me from wherever he is getting it.