Thanks Cabonaia, when we bought "slab bacon" when I was a kid I remember the "rhine" was still on. Much appreciated, Fred

Thanks Ray, looking forward to the final product. Much Appreciated, Fred

Got the pork bellies yesterday 13 lbs, Question: Leave skin on or take off? Seems the skin off there would be more penetration of curing mix and more flavor. Need advice. Thanks in advance. Fred

Happy Birthday CW, glad your in charge, doing a great job. Fred

When I reuse "Food Saver" bags I will take a paper towel and throw a little hydrogen peroxide and wipe out the bags before packing. Will let them dry out in a couple of minutes and pack the goods. I use H2O2 quite a bit since it breaks down to water and oxygen.

Buffalo Bills had a bye week and just wanted to do "something different" today. Did a little research on You Tube and Googled on how to work with chocolate. Have this chocolate candy up in Buffalo called "Charlie Chaplin" $18.50 a lb when we were up there a month ago. Marshmallows, coconut, walnuts ...

Superb Ray, Very Nice

Baked some apple pies. Same recipe my mother used when her and I used when I was 5/6 years old "helping" her 60 years ago.

We have a Costco down here near me. Are the meat prices comparable to RD? I never seen anyone beat their prices BUT if they are in the ball park. Never been in Costco. Thanks Workingpoor

http://www.restaurantdepot.com/flyers

Sorry, This link to RD works, So Sorry

Thanks Again Everyone, Fred

Thank You everyone. Will take a "Road trip" up to Tampa next week. Workingpoor, You have a RD in Pittsburgh. You must have a card to purchase but it is free. Just need a tax number from an organization who has a business and they will give out numerous cards if You ask. It does not matter if your in...

Thinking of giving it a shot at making some bacon. I see some really interesting recipes. Got a couple of questions for the pros who have done this before. Made a call and get pork bellies at $2.19 a lb. (Restaurant Depot Tampa) Is this a fair price? Also Got Hickory and Oak (also cherry and apple) ...

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Thanks everyone, got one more place I will check out that has used restaurant equipment. Some really good deals. Bought a commercial rebuilt 8 burner stove for our VFW at a great price. Saw a nice grinder sitting on the shelf a couple of years ago, will talk to the boys down there how often they com...

Thank You Gulyás, So it looks like it might be a go, that is what I was looking for a positive review. This is what I am using now. LOL