I've never had the Duroc or any other heritage pig that I know of, so when I noticed it at the local Kroger I asked if they had whole belly for sale. Yes and no... the pieces he had in the cryovac were all around 4-5 lbs so I took the best looking of what he had on hand at 4.25 lbs and a price that I wasn't liking but what the hey.... I've been looking online at different things like heritage breed pork collars and such so I guess all things considered it wasn't all that bad. Hopefully this makes some good bacon. We shall see.
Out of the bag wiped down and weighed 1887 grams
Gave both sides a nice grind of my fave peppercorn melange.
Applied the salt, cure and sugar. Vac sealed and stashed in the garage fridge for a long rest. See you in a few weeks.
Out of the bag wiped down and weighed 1887 grams
Gave both sides a nice grind of my fave peppercorn melange.
Applied the salt, cure and sugar. Vac sealed and stashed in the garage fridge for a long rest. See you in a few weeks.