modom (palindrome guy) wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:00:50 -0500, zxcvbob >
> wrote:
>
>> Sheldon wrote:
>>
>>> Obviously the concept about practicing on a less dear joint flew right
>>> over your head... pigs do fly after all.
>>>
>>
>> Modom,
>> Practice on a decent quality fresh pork "picnic" from the supermarket
>> when you can find one on sale. Cure yourself a really good ham *next*
>> time you buy a half a pig and you know what you are doing. It's really
>> easy to ruin a ham (especially if you cure it with the bone in.)
>>
>> BTW, the jowl makes good "bacon".
>>
> I'll take your advice under advisement.
> --
>
> modom
>


Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy your pig. I've had good pork
occasionally, but I haven't had *great* pork in over 30 years. (I
should see if there are any small hog farmers around here... Maybe
check with the local 4H...)

Bob