$3.79 lb for Pork Belly???? - Page 2

el_matt · 11-02-2012, 11:23 PM

There's a mom and pop store down the street from me. They sell various sizes of belly for about $3-$3.50lb. I can get a small piece to try it out, or a whole belly to ply some magic. They also sell the cure, any amount you need.

Matt

Sean "Puffy" Coals · 11-03-2012, 07:52 AM

Call, call, call some more. I found a very small local place near me that quoted me "under $2 per lb". I do have to special order a whole 35lb case and give a few days notice, but I'll have bacon for at least a month! I even talked my boss into splitting the case with me so it's not so much of a hit to my wallet.

Don't be afraid of the small guys!

CarolinaQue · 11-03-2012, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean "Puffy" Coals

Call, call, call some more. I found a very small local place near me that quoted me "under $2 per lb". I do have to special order a whole 35lb case and give a few days notice, but I'll have bacon for at least a month! I even talked my boss into splitting the case with me so it's not so much of a hit to my wallet.

Don't be afraid of the small guys!

That's a great deal!!! Heck, who can't use 35 lbs of bacon???

chriscw81 · 11-03-2012, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean "Puffy" Coals

Call, call, call some more. I found a very small local place near me that quoted me "under $2 per lb". I do have to special order a whole 35lb case and give a few days notice, but I'll have bacon for at least a month! I even talked my boss into splitting the case with me so it's not so much of a hit to my wallet.

Don't be afraid of the small guys!

I would buy 35 pounds for that price in heart beat.

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Dr_KY · 11-03-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chriscw81

You should be able to find curing salt, if not, order Morton's tenderquick online. You'll need the tenderquick plus whatever spices you decide

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Thanks, that's the plan I think unless I can find an equivalent around here. Pork belly is cheap from my local butchers.

GARNAAL · 11-03-2012, 12:45 PM

I always get my fresh pork in the Chinese grocery stores here in Houston (Hong Kong etc..)

bonesless shouders run ~ $2.10
Skin on, nice meaty Bellies ~ $ 2.19
Boneless fresh ham ~ $2.25..

buccaneer · 11-03-2012, 05:09 PM

Locally, $16 per kilo

The_Kapn · 11-03-2012, 05:16 PM

I bought a case of 3 full pork bellys (about 30-35 ish pounds) last year for $2.19/lb.

No way I was gonna pay the full retail price of fully processed bacon for the same stuff they make it out of!

"Creative shopping around" is the key, just like with many meats.

TIM

Teamfour · 11-03-2012, 05:36 PM

Picked up 10 lbs for 3.50/lb today. If my bacon turns out good, I will then try to get a case for a reduced price. I went to an asian market and they had sliced and chunks of belly, but I couldn't find any one who spoke English to ask about whole bellies.

RL Reeves Jr · 11-04-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksedona

i hear there is a shortage of pork especial;y with china buying up alot of pork,this is also due to the drought over the summer causing grain prices to go up-feeding pigs has become expensive

If you've got an Asian mkt in your area they might have a better price. Here in Austin I pay a buck 79 a pound for a ten pounder.

Patrickkva · 11-04-2012, 11:14 AM

In the DC area you might want to look in the Latin American supermarkets (mercados). Best Way & El Eden have skin on pork bellies at decent prices. My Spanish is horrible, but I've had luck getting large bellies from both places.

chrischandler71 · 11-04-2012, 11:18 AM

I know we have a Spanish grocery store here in town. I will have to check with them. I am not sure about the Asian supermarket. It seems like we might one if them as well.

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Teamfour · 11-04-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrickkva

In the DC area you might want to look in the Latin American supermarkets (mercados). Best Way & El Eden have skin on pork bellies at decent prices. My Spanish is horrible, but I've had luck getting large bellies from both places.

Great info!! Thanks.

SirPorkaLot · 11-04-2012, 11:42 AM

Ditto on the Asian markets.
I can get it locally for ~2.29lb with skin on.

Same price in California at the Asian markets as it was in Georgia.

chrischandler71 · 11-29-2012, 07:28 AM

Thanks guys!!! I found it at a local Hispanic Grocery for 1.99lb.. The guy said they carry it all the time. I am stoked to not have to pay 3.79lb! I was wondering though, do these Hispanic markets have pass meat inspections.. I would think so, just wondering.

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11-03-2012, 07:52 AM	#17
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11-03-2012, 12:45 PM	#21
GARNAAL is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-15-11 Location: Houston, TX	check your butchers in the local Chines Grocery stores.. I always get my fresh pork in the Chinese grocery stores here in Houston (Hong Kong etc..) bonesless shouders run ~ $2.10 Skin on, nice meaty Bellies ~ $ 2.19 Boneless fresh ham ~ $2.25.. __________________ food bloggin at http://oldjinks.blogspot.com/

11-03-2012, 05:09 PM	#22
buccaneer somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-23-10 Location: The Never Never.	Locally, $16 per kilo __________________ Hold my dang beer...

11-03-2012, 05:16 PM	#23
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	I bought a case of 3 full pork bellys (about 30-35 ish pounds) last year for $2.19/lb. No way I was gonna pay the full retail price of fully processed bacon for the same stuff they make it out of! "Creative shopping around" is the key, just like with many meats. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023

11-03-2012, 05:36 PM	#24
Teamfour is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-13-12 Location: Sterling, VA	Picked up 10 lbs for 3.50/lb today. If my bacon turns out good, I will then try to get a case for a reduced price. I went to an asian market and they had sliced and chunks of belly, but I couldn't find any one who spoke English to ask about whole bellies. __________________ BWS Party \|UDS\|Maverick ET-73 \|Maverick ET-732 \|Super Fast [COLOR=DarkOrange]Orange[/COLOR] Thermapen \| BBQ Guru DigiQ \|Two 100 QT crawfish boiling rigs \| LEM Meat Grinder \| Grizzly Sausage Stuffer Smokin-n-Style BBQ Team - Pitmaster Lagniappe Chili Team - Head Cook KCBS CBJ

11-02-2012, 11:23 PM	#16
el_matt Babbling Farker Join Date: 12-08-09 Location: Turlock, California	There's a mom and pop store down the street from me. They sell various sizes of belly for about $3-$3.50lb. I can get a small piece to try it out, or a whole belly to ply some magic. They also sell the cure, any amount you need. Matt

11-04-2012, 11:14 AM	#26
Patrickkva On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-05-11 Location: Woodbridge, VA	In the DC area you might want to look in the Latin American supermarkets (mercados). Best Way & El Eden have skin on pork bellies at decent prices. My Spanish is horrible, but I've had luck getting large bellies from both places. __________________ [FONT=Arial Narrow][COLOR=black]Primo XL[/COLOR][/FONT] [COLOR=black][FONT=Arial Narrow]CG Akorn[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR=black][FONT=Arial Narrow]2 WSM 18.5[/FONT][FONT=Arial Narrow]"[/FONT][/COLOR] [COLOR="Blue"]Blazing Blue Thermapen[/COLOR] [COLOR=#2e8b57]BBQ Guru DigiQ DX2[/COLOR] MABA Member

11-04-2012, 11:18 AM	#27
chrischandler71 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-21-11 Location: Athens, Georgia Name/Nickname : Chris	I know we have a Spanish grocery store here in town. I will have to check with them. I am not sure about the Asian supermarket. It seems like we might one if them as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep South GC28, Blackstone Griddle, Blue Performer 22.5 Weber Kettle, Weber Joe, Weber Spirit II gasser, and a few others!! LOL

11-04-2012, 11:42 AM	#29
SirPorkaLot somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-31-09 Location: Homeworth, OH Name/Nickname : John	Ditto on the Asian markets. I can get it locally for ~2.29lb with skin on. Same price in California at the Asian markets as it was in Georgia. __________________ John

11-29-2012, 07:28 AM	#30
chrischandler71 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-21-11 Location: Athens, Georgia Name/Nickname : Chris	Thanks guys!!! I found it at a local Hispanic Grocery for 1.99lb.. The guy said they carry it all the time. I am stoked to not have to pay 3.79lb! I was wondering though, do these Hispanic markets have pass meat inspections.. I would think so, just wondering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Deep South GC28, Blackstone Griddle, Blue Performer 22.5 Weber Kettle, Weber Joe, Weber Spirit II gasser, and a few others!! LOL