pork belly with or with out

[realbigswede]

I going to get a whole side next time with or with out skins.

Please vote and tell me why you prefers with or without skins.

 

[mneeley490]

It's a real pain to slice off cleanly, if you're trying to leave as much fat as possible.

 

[realbigswede]

But when you buy it, it have the skins on..... right?

 

[mneeley490]

Depends. You may find some places that offer it without. I just bought a case of 3 at Restaurant Depot, that were skinless.

 

[bmudd14474]

Ive done it both ways and prefer without better. smoke gets all the way around.

 

[chef jimmyj]

Given a choice I buy without skin, But I have been handling a Knife over 40 years so to remove the skin is no big deal and the dog likes the Smoked Skin as a treat. You can also make beans and such with the skin...JJ

 

[venture]

Try both and decide!

I prefer without the skin.  Having said that, the skin, when peeled off will give you many opportunities to innovate. 

I remember many a rind-on bacon when I was a kid.  Never see that any more?

Good luck and good smoking.