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How do you get bacon off a pig?
The belly with the ribs attached is first removed from the loin. The ribs are then removed (or scooped) off the belly and the belly is then trimmed up for bacon. The belly then enters into the curing process, much the same as ham. It is smoked and then later on cut for bacon.
Is bacon from the belly of the pig?
ANSWER: Pork belly, like bacon, starts out from the underside or the belly of the pig. But don’t think of the word “belly” as in stomach, rather it’s the flesh that runs on the underside of the pig. So bacon is mostly cured (you can buy uncured bacon), smoked and sliced.
What is the meaning of hog butcher?
1 a retailer of meat. 2 a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market. 3 an indiscriminate or brutal murderer.
Where are the cuts of meat on a pig?
There are between four and six primal cuts, which are the large parts in which the pig is first cut: the shoulder (blade and picnic), loin, belly (spare ribs and side) and leg. These are often sold wholesale, as are other parts of the pig with less meat, such as the head, feet and tail.
Where does pork butt come from?
Pork butt comes from above the pig’s shoulder blade, directly behind its neck and head. This muscle isn’t used as much by the pig as the picnic shoulder—we’ll get to that—so the meat is less tough and sinewy.
What part of the pig does Canadian bacon come from?
pork loin
Canadian bacon, also called back bacon or rashers, comes from the pork loin of a pig. The dish originated in Canada and is different from American-style bacon (also called streaky bacon), which comes from pork belly and has much more fat.
What is the loin on a pig?
Loin: The area between the shoulder and back legs is the leanest, most tender part of the animal. Rib and loin chops are cut from this area, as are pork loin roasts and tenderloin roasts.