What part to use

[grabber]

Hi Guys.  I've been making bacon for awhile but I always seem to get the portion with the fatty end.  Is there any way to order a specific section to get a lot of meat from the belly.  Mine doesn't have anywhere near the amount of meat that the store bought stuff has.  Thanks in advance.

 

[chef jimmyj]

What are you ordering now? Center Cut is streaky and pretty balanced. Ordering Skinless will be leaner as well. Have you considered Buck Board Bacon made from Pork Butt?...JJ

 

[grabber]

I just get the whole belly.  It's not bad but not like in supermarket.  Was thinking about BB Bacon.
 

 

[chef jimmyj]

Yeah, if you get a whole belly order it skinless. There will be a little less fat but you get what you get. I know it is not Heart Healthy but I prefer the rich taste and delicate melt in your mouth crispness you get from the Bacon Fat. I am more disappointed every time the Belly's arrive Lean...JJ

 

[grabber]

Yeah, I got great reviews when I made it and passed some around for hunting camps.  Plus, wasn't near as salty as store bought crap.  Thanks for all your advice, much appreciated.