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Back fat

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 05:08
by bluc
Wondering how well backfat keeps in freezer. Having a hard time finding a source of small amounts wondering; if i buy in bulk(small bulk 5kg) will it keep, stay good for long periods?

I can get a mix back fat and jowl but no idea how to identify different types, or maybe was told a story and it was all jowl....

Re: Back fat

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 05:15
by Indaswamp
Pork fat will keep frozen much better and longer than beef fat. 3 months tops IMO. Make sure to vac seal and remove all air.

Re: Back fat

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 06:17
by Albertaed
I haven’t had any problems

Re: Back fat

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 04:02
by bluc
Ok it seems i cant get 5kg lots either. Will salami work if made with pork shoulder 70/30 fat. Or if I use jowl and keep fat seperate till right at end of mixing. Just mix fat to distribute?

Re: Back fat

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 05:17
by Albertaed
Absolutely nothing wrong with using a pork butt.

Re: Back fat

Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 17:20
by Indaswamp
Pork jowl will work for salami.

Re: Back fat

Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 02:03
by bluc
thanks