Posted on 09/29/2012 1:37:27 PM PDT by smokingfrog
For a moment there, hogs everywhere might have been snorting a sigh of relief.
Earlier this week there was the prediction that a global pork shortage would drive up the prices of bacon, chops and other pork byproducts at your local grocery store.
The three little pigs no doubt saw this as a sign that pork lovers would huff, puff and blow houses down elsewhere to satisfy their craving for the meat.
Britain’s National Pig Association issued the earlier warning, predicting a “world shortage” of pork due to drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, however, said the fears across the pond are overblown, and U.S. pork producers say there will be plenty bacon available for frying.
“There may be some shortages of pork in Europe, but there will be no shortages in the U.S.” economist Erin Borror of the U.S. Meat Export Federation told Iowa’s Des Moines Register. And Borror (probably pronounced boar) would know.
(Excerpt) Read more at statesman.com ...
Good one!!!
“Re price of bacon....”
I’ve tried a lot of different brands of bacon over the last few years. I don’t normally buy meat at Walmart, but they carry Farmland bacon which we really like and the price is hard to beat. I put a bunch in my freezer. Also, I found it’s a myth that bacon won’t last more than 6 months in a deep freeze without going rancid. I’ve thawed and cooked bacon frozen over 2 years and it was still fine.
Very interesting, I like that idea a lot.
I think 6 months is for pork (uncured). Bacon is cured so it will keep a good long time.
I buy BJ’s brand bacon (box of 3-1 lb packs) works out to about 3.30 a lb I think. Expensive but still way cheaper than the grocery store.
Do I take the word of a flunky of the 0bama administration or the guy from the country that gave us Doctor Who? hmmmmm.
“I think 6 months is for pork (uncured). Bacon is cured so it will keep a good long time.”
The USDA website says 4 months for bacon, but 6 for uncured. Go figure. I delved into the issue when I had a lot of frozen bacon that was about 2 years old, and stumbled across a few websites that said don’t use it after 6 months. I dug a bit deeper and found many anecdotal reports that people found their bacon was quite all right after several years frozen. I think the USDA just wants to keep us consuming with some of their magic expiry dates.
Is that the price for a full 16 oz. package or one of those cheater 12 oz. packages?
Grab your guns, hand grenades, mortars or other toys and head to Texas... We have 24/7 access to feral hogs...
The same Austin Statesman had an item today about a state sponsored hog hunt where the county that kills the most feral pigs gets a $20,000.00 prize...
“A competition among participating Texas counties to kill the most feral hogs and to educate the most residents about the animals starts Monday, and Hays and Caldwell counties are getting ready.
Both have offered a $2 bounty per feral hog tail to encourage people to participate in the program, a grant competition administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
Counties can collect points during the Hog Out County Grant Program from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 for the number of feral hogs taken and the number of people who participate in an educational course to learn about the animals.
The county with the most points secures $20,000 in state funds to implement a plan to reduce the feral hog population. The second- and third-place counties earn $15,000 and $10,000, respectively. Other participating counties receive an award based on how many hogs were killed.”
“When it’s almost done, take it out, brush with maple syrup, and return to the oven for a few minutes more.”
After watching The Ultimate Dog Tease
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGeKSiCQkPw
I tried store bought maple bacon. It ended up being fed to the dog because it tasted like chemicals. I bet bacon made with real maple syrup put into Belgium waffles is awesome.
I agree, that seems off, 4 months. Not sure if I’ve eaten bacon older than 6 months but I’ve always kind-of had the attitude bacon never goes bad. I’m sure I’ve many times eaten bacon older than 4 months. Usually we eat a lot of bacon, doesn’t have the chance to get very old!
It is. Real maple syrup is more expensive, but worth it. Waffle with strawberries, bacon and maple syrup is awesome.
Nom, nom, nom. I only use real maple syrup. Sadly, I haven’t been able to get waffle batter not to stick to my non-stick waffle plates. I gave up after the 3rd try of huge mess, so it’ll have to be pancakes instead. Strawberries and bacon- 2 very versatile foods.
When my wife does waffles in the waffle-maker, she sprays with Pam. They come out fine.
I have waffle plates for a sandwich machine. Sadly, Pam didn’t help.
Yeah, I’m pretty sure the problem was them not getting hot enough. I’ve vowed I’m not getting one more kitchen appliance though. I just bought a deep fryer for my daughter who decided to move out. I’m trying to decide which other child to send it to.
I may have found a solution if I can look like a sleepy traveler-
http://drivinginertia.com/1303/how-to-make-motel-continental-breakfast-waffles/
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