What are you eating?

[BoringSupreez]

I bought and ate some "irregular bacon" last night. And by "irregular" I mean "little fat". It was two bucks a pound, so I jumped.

It was okay. Tasted more like smoked ham than bacon (yes, I know bacon is smoked ham) but it lacked something in texture. Didn't taste like bacon, if that makes sense.

Was it ends and pieces by any chance? They have a much stronger flavor and chewier texture than normal bacon, but I actually prefer it. It's certainly a better choice for cooking with.

[Luke]

Was it ends and pieces by any chance?

Possibly as I didn't take the time to google "ends and pieces".

The cuts of bacon were closer to the loin than the belly. Probably cut close to the neck like capicola. Too meaty to be called bacon, but is perfect for soups, stews, green beans, baked beans, etc. But it's a no-go for "Bacon and eggs".


Buying a new grill this weekend and I am beyond excited. I'm going the charcoal route as I always have as although gas grills are great I prefer the routine of starting a fire with charcoal.

Need to buy a grill cover too. Would a rain proof tarp prevent rust?

[Stark]

And if you have never tried smoked salmon cream cheese, do. It sounds funky, and it is, but is it is also delicious.

We have a place up here called Seabolt's and they have Smoked Salmon Pate which is basically smoked salmon and cream cheese together. So good!

[fastbilly1]

I have a cousin in town this weekend, I am debating on wood plating some salmon or doing a venison roast.

[MrPopo]

Go with the venison.

[fastbilly1]

That is what I am leaning toward. I just takes a day to thaw and a halfday to "marinate." I have just enough time to do it right

[Luke]

That is what I am leaning toward. I just takes a day to thaw and a halfday to "marinate." I have just enough time to do it right

Back straps? Brine those suckers.

[fastbilly1]

That is what I am leaning toward. I just takes a day to thaw and a halfday to "marinate." I have just enough time to do it right

Back straps? Brine those suckers.

Roast cut. If you want to get specific, doe upper left hindquarter.

[MrPopo]

Everyone knows the upper right hindquarter is superior.

[fastbilly1]

Right hindquarter is being saved for a dinner party in a couple weeks.