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I don't get while actual uncured bacon i.e. fresh pork belly is not more popular. Just add salt and fry and in my opinion it tastes even better than cured bacon
by Stevvo 5y ago
I don't get while actual uncured bacon i.e. fresh pork belly is not more popular. Just add salt and fry and in my opinion it tastes even better than cured bacon.
- bookofjoe 5y agohttps://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a33835845/what-is-pork-belly/ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a33835845/what-i...
- Tagbert 5y agoIs that pork belly smoked? If not, I don’t see the point.
- Larrikin 5y agoThere are large numbers of dishes in Europe and Asia that are negatively impacted from the smoky taste in bacon when used as a replacement for pork belly. Pork belly isn't only just good for a side at breakfast or a topping on a sandwich.
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- xboxnolifes 5y agoDo you only eat all of your meals smoked?
- Turing_Machine 5y agoThe point is that if it's not smoked, it's not really a substitute for bacon.
- Tagbert 5y agoOf course not. My question was about how equivalent pork belly is to bacon. It appears that they are only vaguely equivalent. If I wanted some fatty pork, pork belly would be a good choice. If I wanted bacon, pork belly is not a substitute. thank you for the suggestion.
- standardUser 5y agoBacon is the one meat most people seem to like burnt. Personally, if there's no fat to chew on, I don't want that bacon. Which means I almost never order it at a restaurant (unless actual pork belly is on the menu, which is easily among my favorite foods).
- avereveard 5y agoWe do that. While it's good, it's not as good as cured meats, where spices have had the time to soak in, the surface saltiness only stay for a few bites. I'd try marinating it, but I'm unsure about possible health risk in leaving opened raw pork in unprotected air for any amount of time.
- harpersealtako 5y agoThe solution is to braise it (e.g. red braised pork belly) until it becomes tender enough to melt in your mouth. Usually you add some soy sauce and spices to the braising liquid to give it the saltiness and flavor.
- cherioo 5y agoPork belly dish is highly popular in Asian cuisine, that are imo way more delicious than bacon.
- hammock 5y agoThe shelf life (real or regulated) is much lower. That is a main reason why
- tetraca 5y agoI've tried many times to like pork belly - particularly in Chinese food - but I find the thick layer of fat often left on it to be thoroughly unappetizing. I don't mind fat left on most meats but I can't deal with that stuff.
- nickstinemates 5y agoImportant to the cooking process, not important to the final dish if the texture is off-putting. If you make it at home, just remove before incorporating.