I think I just gained ten lbs just reading this thread, LOL. It's funny, my daughter called a couple days ago & said they'd picked up their hog at the butchers & had a belly they didn't know what to do with. At the butchers recommendation, they braised it similar to yours, She said, was the best food she had ever eaten. Had it for dinner, breakfast, & what little was left over, they had for sandwitchs.Definately will have to give this a try.See ya Phillipl