Pork belly costs?

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Thanks for the update... Now I know exactly were you live, I spent a terrible cold winter in Kenosha back in the 70's and I was on a bike. We talking a southern Coonass in the snow and ice on a bike! I never heard of black ice.....LOL They all laughed at me.
 
just picked up a 10 lb on the north coast of Ohio for $2.69 per, skin off. Probably not premium, but neither am I. LOL! I have a small family food center here that the meat department manager orders them for me. Usually takes about 3 or 4 days. Fresh, not frozen.
Fred
 
Anyone find any in the MPLS area? Checked 2 Mexican and one Asian market and the do sell it, but were out, not sure on the price...

My local butcher shop can order cases, 60#, $6/ lb.... not sure if skin on or off.
 
I got frozen bellies, I know frozen not the best, but my bacon says differant....I pay between 2.19 and 2.49 a pound when I buy by the case.....Last case was 2.39 a pound, total weight was 42....They range from 38 to 60 pounds. This is skin off, makes my life so much easier. I have the 42 pounds in POPs brine now. Cold smoking bFriday morning. I am using apple wood. Will post some pics..
 
Near canton/alliance I got quotes ranging from 2.79 to 3.99 for trimmed out belly (qty of 1). Around 8-10 pounds.

I buy a cured belly from a place in Hartville, OH that makes bacon for 3.99. That way I can learn to smoke it before I go on to long dry curing. I rent and the fridge barely holds 38 F on the bottom. Can't buy a new one just yet, as I have a house to renovate. Then I 'm gonna have a dedicated fridge!

ralphed
 
My friend took me to Restaurant Depot yesterday, and we split a case of 3 sides. $2.05 for skin-on, and $2.62 for skin-off. We bought the skin-off, as I have struggled before with removing it.
 
I just paid $2.19 the other day. Look around at the smaller market and offer the butcher a sample when it's done. That most generally works for me. Good luck and keep on smokin!
 
found them in Tucson for 60lb box for $140. They are skin on. That seems pretty cheap compared the rest of the states.....The place is called Americam Meat Company. They dont ship tho.........
 
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I just recently got shopping rights at Restaurant Depot. Did not think to try and find bellies on the first adventure...but will look next time. I can tell I am going to love the place.
 
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