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Pork belly and spare ribs

Discussion in 'Pork' started by woodcutter, Oct 24, 2013.

  1. Oct 24, 2013 #1
    woodcutter

    woodcutter Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    Marathon Wisconsin
    I found a place near where I live that will sell pork belly with the spare ribs and skin attached. I understand how to cut it but wonder if $2.50 per lb is a fair price.
     
  3. Oct 24, 2013 #2
    pc farmer

    pc farmer Epic Pitmaster Staff Member Moderator OTBS Member ★ Lifetime Premier ★

    Central Pa
    I would say its a good price.  I pay 3.49 a lb for just the bacon part of it.
     
  4. Oct 24, 2013 #3
    link

    link Smoking Fanatic SMF Premier Member

    Michigan
    Local place I found that had just bellies was selling them for $4.25 lb. So I would grab some of those.
     
  5. Oct 24, 2013 #4
    smokinhusker

    smokinhusker Legendary Pitmaster

    Mountains west of Colorado Springs, CO
    Certainly sounds like a good price to me - I pay $3.99 lb and have to buy 35 lbs skin on or 60 lbs skin off
     
  6. Oct 24, 2013 #5
    woodcutter

    woodcutter Master of the Pit OTBS Member

    Marathon Wisconsin
    Thanks everyone, I'm going back tomorrow and get one of those pieces of meat. I want belly meat, I love ribs and will try making pork rinds. I'm not familiar with buying anything with the skin on and that was what was making me hesitate.