markie_q Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I try to avoid supermarket meat as much as possible and get it from the butcher's. However it's not always possible to get to the butcher's and also can be a little pricey. Is it worth trying to make back bacon with a pork loin from the supermarket or am I best waiting and trying with one from the butcher's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I happily use Morrisons Loin and Pork belly for my bacon, from the butchers counter. Good quality meat, they cut the meat to whatever weight I want and take the rind off the belly for me. Often can be had for £5 a kg and usually no more than £6. I also use my butchers in town as they source some exceptional free range pork from Packington and although more pricey worth the money. Supermarket is closer and easier to get the meat with the weekly shop, than journey into town and pay for parking for just a couple of Kg of meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 That's exactly the same situation with my butcher's. Morrisons is just down the road. Didn't think of their butcher's counter. Will get some from there next. Got some amazing pig cheeks a few weeks ago from there. I was just worried as supermarket bacon is so awful, I was worried id get the same results with its loin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Never had a problem with Morrisons Loin, just the right amount of fat cap on top. I always try to get them to sort me out a meaty muscle, rather than fat running through it, as I prefer mine that way. Had 2 rounds of bacon sandwiches using their loin for lunch today, very tasty. Don't even need to add any fat or oil to the frying pan, they just cook themselves. I get my pork shoulder from there as well they cut the rind off and retie it also. Same with the fish counter, you can always see the fresh whole salmon or trout when they are fresh. (clear eyes and light red blood from the gills) The fishmongers are always happy to fillet it for you and take the pin bones out (although I always double check them when I get home) They fillet it while I do the shop and just collect it at the end. Often on offer around £7 a KG for the large whole salmon or trout.; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 ? will definitely give them a go! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I know you need a card for Booker which you may not have, but their meat is well worth it. Their loin and belly fit the bill, their beef is wonderful, we always spend more money than we think when we go there. ? . If you have to look elsewhere for your meat what about a local farm shop. ??? Ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Morrison’s do some good meat. Their Pig Cheeks are far cheaper than my Butchers. I am lucky I have Bookers and another Trade Supplier Parfetts as close as any Supermarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 There is a bookers where I live, but I don't have a card for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 There is ways and means of getting one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 I've just been looking, what are the two pieces of business Id they'd need? It doesn't list on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 A Utility Bill is a must. But how do you do it if you do not have a Business. Get your Domestic Bill, scan it, then make up your business name and impose it on top of your Bill name. Then make a business card and print it out. Take both a long and register. If they ask why the bill is printed, tell them, that you only receive them on line and not by post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Will have to get creative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 3 hours ago, markie_q said: Is it worth trying to make back bacon with a pork loin from the supermarket or am I best waiting and trying with one from the butcher's? There is nothing wrong with the supermarket pork loin. The challenge sometimes is getting a piece big enough and with a bit of a tail. Most supermarket loins are cut for either roasting or for slicing into loin chops. It is worth looking at the label to check that there is no added water or salt - which there should not be. If they have added either they need to add it as an ingredient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 I'm going to try and head over to Morrisons after work and see what they're like. I get the feeling I'm going to want to have a rolling stock of bacon being cured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icefever Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) I only got my card a few months back, I am self-employed ( which made it easy) but it was the way the card was issued. We went to the Warwick store, in through the entrance to the desk, the lady took a glancing look at one piece of info. She banged a few keys on a keyboard and gave us our cards, it literally took 2 mins. We were amazed at how easy & quick it all happened. When you think about it thou, all they want is to get folks through the door to spend money......after all Booker is now part of Tesco. If your Succesful in getting a card, take a look at their meaty ribs, in the yellow box in the freezer section. https://www.booker.co.uk/catalog/productinformation.aspx?code=18188&settype=03&categoryName=308260&CSUrl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.booker.co.uk%2fcatalog%2fproducts.aspx%3fcategoryName%3dDefault%20Catalog%26keywords%3dpork%2bribs%26view%3dUnGrouped We were introduced to these beauties at Woodsmoke 18 by Wade and Smoking Monkey. We can't wait to get a box sat in the freezer, but we have to wait until after Chrimbo, when hopefully we move home, no point buying them at the present time. All the best for getting a card. Ice. Edited November 6, 2018 by Icefever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Yes I followed this advice cadged up a utility bill with a business same (made up) and it worked fine. After all they want you as a customer spending money..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 It is really easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Just to clarify things from the official Forum point of view... We can not, of course, condone the use of deception when applying for any product or service. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Interesting I have had a bookers card for years . I usually get the chicken Norfolk supremes . Best chicken ever ! I keep pondering about the ribs ( the wife says no room in freezer ) ! Tell you what get their rib of beef . One year it was £7 a kg . Absolutely stonking . I must explore more of their meat . I went to Morrison’s the other day and was pleasantly surprised at the fish counter and the meat counter . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor72 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 By the way Makro is the same group and you can join as general public Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotv Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Anyone going into Morrisons for the pork Loin, saw some mighty pieces of Pork Shoulder for £2.50 kg on offer, if only the weather looked suitable for a 16-18 hour cook this coming week. Very wet and windy is the forecast though for the foreseeable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 That's a good price. I'm going to try to head there this evening to have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markie_q Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Picked up a nice piece of pork loin from Morrisons tonight. So have another couple if pieces curing. It's very addictive ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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