Searching for salt pork, unsmoked bacon . . . or pancetta
Searching for salt pork, unsmoked bacon . . . or pancetta
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Searching for salt pork, unsmoked bacon . . . or pancetta
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Post #1 - February 14th, 2016, 6:00 pmFor this week's Soup and Bread event, I'm making New England clam chowder and I plan to use salt pork, unsmoked bacon or alternatively, pancetta, although I'm concerned that pancetta may introduce more salt into the soup than I'd like to. But I've struck out finding salt pork at Butcher & Larder and Gene's and Paulina is apparently closed temporarily. Mariano's had salt pork, but it's Hormel and I'd prefer something a little better.
Also, it has to be unsliced because I want a small dice, not thin slices. Anyone recall seeing any of the above at other stores/butcher shops?
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Post #2 - February 14th, 2016, 6:09 pmHave you checked GNR Fresh Farms on Touhy?Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #3 - February 14th, 2016, 6:09 pmHave you tried Zier's in Wilmette or PQM? Fwiw, I think salt pork will impart much more salt than pancetta.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #4 - February 14th, 2016, 6:59 pmZier's would be out of my way, but I'll give Fresh Farms & PQM calls, along with Joseph's and maybe Eataly. Thanks for the suggestions . . . and if anyone else has any, feel free to pass along.
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Post #5 - February 14th, 2016, 7:30 pmI have some homemade pancetta and/or salt pork, both unsmoked, that you are welcome to use.Part of the secret of a success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.
-Mark Twain
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Post #6 - February 14th, 2016, 7:33 pmlaikom wrote:I have some homemade pancetta and/or salt pork, both unsmoked, that you are welcome to use.
That would be awesome, but I need 3 pounds . . . if you don't have enough, I could supplement at the store. And a combo of pancetta and salt pork would be great. I knew there was a reason I liked you Matt!
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Post #7 - February 14th, 2016, 7:35 pmBR wrote:Zier's would be out of my way, but I'll give Fresh Farms & PQM calls, along with Joseph's and maybe Eataly. Thanks for the suggestions . . . and if anyone else has any, feel free to pass along.
Sounds like laikom has your back on this. The main reason I suggested Zier's (first) is because Dave Zier makes his own pancetta in-house.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #8 - February 14th, 2016, 7:36 pmronnie_suburban wrote:BR wrote:Zier's would be out of my way, but I'll give Fresh Farms & PQM calls, along with Joseph's and maybe Eataly. Thanks for the suggestions . . . and if anyone else has any, feel free to pass along.
Sounds like laikom has your back on this. The main reason I suggested Zier's (first) is because Dave Zier makes his own pancetta in-house.
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Good to know for future reference. I know they have great stuff. Thanks Ronnie.
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Post #9 - February 14th, 2016, 7:45 pmBR wrote:ronnie_suburban wrote:BR wrote:Zier's would be out of my way, but I'll give Fresh Farms & PQM calls, along with Joseph's and maybe Eataly. Thanks for the suggestions . . . and if anyone else has any, feel free to pass along.
Sounds like laikom has your back on this. The main reason I suggested Zier's (first) is because Dave Zier makes his own pancetta in-house.
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Good to know for future reference. I know they have great stuff. Thanks Ronnie.
Yeah, I figured it might be useful if you're ever in the area, or for anyone reading this thread later on who happens to be located further north.
Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying your soup on Wednesday.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #10 - February 14th, 2016, 10:34 pmfor future reference, or in case you have time to head out to cicero: freddy's pizza has housemade, unsliced pancetta, and it's really flavorful....
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Post #11 - February 15th, 2016, 9:23 amI can not speak of the quality, but Sam's Club in Evanston had packages of pancetta last time I was there.
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Post #12 - February 15th, 2016, 10:41 amI very much appreciate all of your suggestions. Apparently, Gene's usually carries salt pork but doesn't have any right now. B&L sometimes does but not at the moment and their pancetta was running saltier than usual. Paulina is closed for a week. None of the other places I called or visited carry it (PQM, Olympic, Whole Foods, HarvesTime). Sounds like Fresh Farms does not, though I'll admit I spoke to three people who could not communicate or understand English very well.
On the plus side, Joseph's is convenient for me and they carry pancetta in large slabs. I'll mix that in with the Hormel salt pork sold at Mariano's and I think I'll be just fine, particularly because I think pancetta tends to be saltier so I'd like to stay away from using all pancetta.
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Post #13 - February 15th, 2016, 11:57 amI'm going to Fresh Farms today. I'll take a look. It's hard to believe that they don't carry it in their deli dept.Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #14 - February 15th, 2016, 4:47 pmI checked Fresh Farms for BR today, they only carry Hormel salt pork.For what we choose is what we are. He should not miss this second opportunity to re-create himself with food. Jim Crace "The Devil's Larder"
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Post #15 - February 15th, 2016, 5:55 pm.
Mariano's Elston had both Daniele and Volpi pancetta today, Monday 2.15.16.
Mariano's
5353 N Elston
Chicago, IL 60630
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Post #16 - February 16th, 2016, 1:25 pmstevez wrote:I'm going to Fresh Farms today. I'll take a look. It's hard to believe that they don't carry it in their deli dept.
I've bought it at Fresh Farms. Maybe they didn't have it the day BR called in (or potential miscommunication, as noted), but it is there regularly in the deli.
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Post #17 - February 16th, 2016, 1:28 pmDlongs wrote:stevez wrote:I'm going to Fresh Farms today. I'll take a look. It's hard to believe that they don't carry it in their deli dept.
I've bought it at Fresh Farms. Maybe they didn't have it the day BR called in (or potential miscommunication, as noted), but it is there regularly in the deli.
MBH noted above that it's the same Hormel salt pork carried elsewhere. Is that what you've seen?
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Post #18 - February 17th, 2016, 2:51 pmBR wrote:Dlongs wrote:stevez wrote:I'm going to Fresh Farms today. I'll take a look. It's hard to believe that they don't carry it in their deli dept.
I've bought it at Fresh Farms. Maybe they didn't have it the day BR called in (or potential miscommunication, as noted), but it is there regularly in the deli.
MBH noted above that it's the same Hormel salt pork carried elsewhere. Is that what you've seen?
Don't recall the brand, but its not the Hormel salt pork. Maybe Mastro? There's a section in the deli of different cured meats next to the other standard deli meats. Should be on the top shelf near soppressata, salamis, etc.
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Post #19 - February 29th, 2016, 11:35 amDlongs wrote:BR wrote:Dlongs wrote:
I've bought it at Fresh Farms. Maybe they didn't have it the day BR called in (or potential miscommunication, as noted), but it is there regularly in the deli.
MBH noted above that it's the same Hormel salt pork carried elsewhere. Is that what you've seen?
Don't recall the brand, but its not the Hormel salt pork. Maybe Mastro? There's a section in the deli of different cured meats next to the other standard deli meats. Should be on the top shelf near soppressata, salamis, etc.
Just wanted to follow up - I confirmed Mastro pancetta is still in stock in behind the deli case at Fresh Farms.
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Post #20 - February 29th, 2016, 12:30 pmOn the plus side, pancetta proved very easy to find, including unsliced so I could get it sliced thick. Salt pork, which actually tends to run a little less salty than pancetta (so often easier to work with when making clam chowder), seems far more elusive.
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Post #21 - February 29th, 2016, 12:46 pmBR wrote:Salt pork, which actually tends to run a little less salty than pancetta . . .
I think this must only be true of non-mass-produced pork salt. In my experience, the salt pork available at most stores is much saltier than pancetta, though I have never bought mass-produced pancetta.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #22 - February 29th, 2016, 12:54 pmronnie_suburban wrote:BR wrote:Salt pork, which actually tends to run a little less salty than pancetta . . .
I think this must only be true of non-mass-produced pork salt. In my experience, the salt pork available at most stores is much saltier than pancetta, though I have never bought mass-produced pancetta.
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This was probably true with respect to the Hormel salt pork. And I also ended up being rather disappointed with the flavor so I largely relied upon the pancetta I purchased from Joseph's.
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