What to Do with Fresh Sliced Pork Belly

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Hi! Thank you for opening up the forum. I’ve been wondering what to do with the 5 lbs of fresh slice pork I got as part of a ‘pig share’.   It looks just like bacon, but is just raw pork sliced like bacon.  We cooked one package and were decidedly underwhelmed. Pretty flavorless.  I sprinkled some smoked paprika on the last couple slices as they were in the skillet, better, but ..... Suggestions?  Can we MAKE it BACON?

Lynn Clark · Accepted Answer

Hi Teresa - What you have, essentially, is pork belly. Since it's already been sliced it shouldn't be smoked and cured like bacon at this point. You can, however, use it as you would thin pork belly - search for recipes for sliced pork belly. Unlike bacon, it has only its pork flavor so adding some salt to it is crucial. I'd probably choose to make Char Siu, Chinese-style barbecue. I love it served with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables to soak up the sticky glaze. Good luck! Best, Lynn C.

What to Do with Fresh Sliced Pork Belly

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