Pork Bellies

Cobra7 · 07-27-2013, 02:24 PM

I'm can't find a pork bellies anywhere. I've asked 8 "butchers" and they have no idea what I'm talking about!!!! Any suggestions?

PanamaExpat · 07-27-2013, 02:37 PM

You poor man... They sell them here for about 40 cents a pound for making chicharonnes .... No one wants the meaty ones.... except me that is....

Smoke Dawg · 07-27-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra7

I'm can't find a pork bellies anywhere. I've asked 8 "butchers" and they have no idea what I'm talking about!!!! Any suggestions?

Find someone that slaughters and butchers
Around here you can find BBQ pigs on craigslist - They would know

sonicpips · 07-27-2013, 02:42 PM

oriental grocery stores always carry those, At least in my area. Try that

Eggtastico · 07-27-2013, 02:50 PM

Have they not seen trading places?

The_Kapn · 07-27-2013, 02:55 PM

I am amazed that you are in the heart of "Woooooooo. Pig. Sooie!" Rasorback country and can not find bellies.

All I can say is keep on looking.

TIM

Billy Ribs · 07-27-2013, 03:23 PM

I second the Asian market. We have place called 99 Ranch and I have seen it there. Never tried it, but maybe that should change.

captmoby · 07-27-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra7

I'm can't find a pork bellies anywhere. I've asked 8 "butchers" and they have no idea what I'm talking about!!!! Any suggestions?

If those 8 "butchers" have no idea what a pork belly is I would never buy meat from them.

captndan · 07-28-2013, 08:12 AM

Depending where you are ask for 'side meat' instead of bellies. Same thing. I got two the other day.

NeuseRvrRat · 07-28-2013, 08:27 AM

they call it fresh side or side meat in my area

Crazy Harry · 07-28-2013, 09:55 AM

I asked for pork bellies at one place and they said they didn't have any but they had beef tripe

legendaryhog · 07-28-2013, 10:32 AM

Those folks you asked about bellies weren't butchers. If they don't know where bacon comes from, they need to get a new job. Most grocery stores don't employ real meat cutters these days, which is a shame. Everything is cut up at the packing plant and the grocers are just dressing it up and stamping their brand on it.

The butcher is the bbq'er's best friend. If you find a good one, make friends with him and he will always take care of you. If you don't have a legit grocery store (usually local owned) who actually cut their own meat, search your area for a meat-locker. Those guys will point you in the right direction. And as always, hit up the local farmers for the freshest and the best. You'll get a good deal most of the time if you are buying a whole animal. Go in with a bbq buddy and whole hog it.

bananablack · 07-28-2013, 10:34 AM

Hmmm. that's strange considering u r from Arkansas

Beerbecue · 07-28-2013, 01:23 PM

I see that you are close to Memphis. I googled 'Memphis TN asian grocery' and saw several stores there. Google it and call a few of them. I think you'll find your belly there.

atcNick · 07-28-2013, 01:26 PM

Try an asian grocery store, mexican grocery store like a La Michoacana, or whoever the locals use to process deer during hunting season.

07-27-2013, 02:24 PM	#1
Cobra7 Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-02-13 Location: Arkansas	Pork Bellies I'm can't find a pork bellies anywhere. I've asked 8 "butchers" and they have no idea what I'm talking about!!!! Any suggestions?

07-27-2013, 02:37 PM	#2
PanamaExpat Got Wood. Join Date: 06-28-13 Location: Ciudad de Panama, Rep. de Panama	You poor man... They sell them here for about 40 cents a pound for making chicharonnes .... No one wants the meaty ones.... except me that is.... __________________ Bendiciones:...PanamaExpat...A lost gringo looking for a cold beer and some great BBQ.

07-27-2013, 02:55 PM	#6
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	I am amazed that you are in the heart of "Woooooooo. Pig. Sooie!" Rasorback country and can not find bellies. All I can say is keep on looking. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023

07-27-2013, 03:23 PM	#7
Billy Ribs Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 08-03-10 Location: Allen TX	I second the Asian market. We have place called 99 Ranch and I have seen it there. Never tried it, but maybe that should change. __________________ OK, if it makes you happy call the fire department. Spare Rib Anyone? 2002 Oklahoma Joe with TEXAS mods.

07-28-2013, 09:55 AM	#11
Crazy Harry is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Deer Park, Wa	I asked for pork bellies at one place and they said they didn't have any but they had beef tripe __________________ No trees were harmed in presenting this post; however, a great number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. [URL]http://www.teddybearcreations-wa.com[/URL] Note to mods: is the back link ok? When all else fails ......

07-27-2013, 02:42 PM	#4
sonicpips Found some matches. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: Fort Worth TX	oriental grocery stores always carry those, At least in my area. Try that

07-27-2013, 02:50 PM	#5
Eggtastico Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-17-13 Location: Wales	Have they not seen trading places?

07-28-2013, 08:12 AM	#9
captndan Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-29-11 Location: Greeneville TN	Depending where you are ask for 'side meat' instead of bellies. Same thing. I got two the other day.

07-28-2013, 08:27 AM	#10
NeuseRvrRat Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 07-09-13 Location: Wilmington, NC	they call it fresh side or side meat in my area

07-28-2013, 10:32 AM	#12
legendaryhog is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-08-13 Location: LawrenceFarkingKansas	Those folks you asked about bellies weren't butchers. If they don't know where bacon comes from, they need to get a new job. Most grocery stores don't employ real meat cutters these days, which is a shame. Everything is cut up at the packing plant and the grocers are just dressing it up and stamping their brand on it. The butcher is the bbq'er's best friend. If you find a good one, make friends with him and he will always take care of you. If you don't have a legit grocery store (usually local owned) who actually cut their own meat, search your area for a meat-locker. Those guys will point you in the right direction. And as always, hit up the local farmers for the freshest and the best. You'll get a good deal most of the time if you are buying a whole animal. Go in with a bbq buddy and whole hog it. __________________ -jeremiah LG BGE-Brinkman Cimmaron-Custom Pull-behind (old grade school boiler)-Weber Kettle-DCS 30" some say he's dead...some say he never will be.

07-28-2013, 10:34 AM	#13
bananablack Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-10-12 Location: Moore Oklahoma	Hmmm. that's strange considering u r from Arkansas __________________ Party Gator

07-28-2013, 01:23 PM	#14
Beerbecue Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-21-10 Location: Sierra foothills	I see that you are close to Memphis. I googled 'Memphis TN asian grocery' and saw several stores there. Google it and call a few of them. I think you'll find your belly there.

07-28-2013, 01:26 PM	#15
atcNick Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 05-13-11 Location: Longview, TX	Try an asian grocery store, mexican grocery store like a La Michoacana, or whoever the locals use to process deer during hunting season.