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Cant find bellies anywehre!

Discussion in 'Hot Smoked Bacon' started by ballagh, Dec 28, 2006.

  1. Dec 28, 2006 #1
    ballagh

    ballagh Smoking Fanatic

    Iowa
    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?
     
  3. Dec 28, 2006 #2
    up in smoke

    up in smoke Smoking Fanatic OTBS Member

    Trimble, Alabama on the water at Smith Lake
    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 [​IMG]

    Not only will you get bellies, your meat cuts overall will be better!
     
  4. Dec 28, 2006 #3
    cheech

    cheech Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    Beautiful Grand Rapids Michigan
    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
     
  5. Dec 28, 2006 #4
    ballagh

    ballagh Smoking Fanatic

    Iowa
    That is my current plan of attack! LOL
     
  6. Dec 28, 2006 #5
    ballagh

    ballagh Smoking Fanatic

    Iowa
    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?
     
  7. Dec 29, 2006 #6
    jrollins

    jrollins Fire Starter

    Villa Rica GA
    I would get rid of the mask you might get more help. just kidding....
     
  8. Dec 29, 2006 #7
    ballagh

    ballagh Smoking Fanatic

    Iowa
    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.
     
  9. Dec 29, 2006 #8
    larry maddock

    larry maddock Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    BOURBON,MISSOURI
    tell them that while you are eating inexpensive pork bellies---

    you dont get craving for fava beans....