Cant find bellies anywehre!

[ballagh]

You would think living in the state that produces 25% of the country's pork you would be able to find pork bellies anywhere. I have tried every packing plant, butcher shop, meat market in the damn part of my state with ZERO luck. What kind of places are you gents and ladies finding them?

 

[up in smoke]

Probably your best bet is to become chummy with a butcher shop that butchers their own hogs and find out their butchering day and let it be known what you need. Buy their meat on a regular basis, they appreciate loyalty and often reward their customers

Not only will you get bellies, your meat cuts overall will be better!

 

[cheech]

Sometimes if you go straight to the farmer they sometimes sell meat right off the farm. they should be able to hook you up with some

 

[ballagh]

That is my current plan of attack! LOL

 

[ballagh]

Well persistance pays off. I found a locker 45 minutes away that will have 2 in for me next thursday. I had to buy a case, luckily a case is only two 10-12 pounders. I cant wait! Now to do 2 twelves or 4 sixers? And what flavors to do?

 

[jrollins]

I would get rid of the mask you might get more help. just kidding....

 

[ballagh]

Got them for $1.69 a pound skinless. I thought they would be cheaper. Heck every other week you can get chairmans reserve whole boneless pork loin for $1.69-$1.89 a pound. That price for the bellies was from a butcher shop too though.

 

[larry maddock]

tell them that while you are eating inexpensive pork bellies---

you dont get craving for fava beans....