tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post4818916340195646564..comments2023-10-19T18:44:22.548-07:00Comments on Helsie's Happenings: WHAT'S THE VERDICT?Helsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-64591289365513277962010-08-24T04:36:31.257-07:002010-08-24T04:36:31.257-07:00It seems to be the 'in' thing in Britain t...It seems to be the 'in' thing in Britain too, in recent years. I have had it once and hated it. It was too fatty and very tough. Maybe it was cooked wrong. All the top chefs are doing it and charging a lot for it, which is nonsense as I believe it's a budget cut. They seem to leave it in a whole thick slice, cooked slowly, and serve it fat side up in a posh sauce.<br />I hate fat and pull the rind off bacon and ham, and all the other little strips inside it too. Belly pork is too much tough work for me, cuttiing away all the little layers. It would be stone cold before I started eating it.Foodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407090612662909061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-29349349364625076192010-08-03T16:13:25.361-07:002010-08-03T16:13:25.361-07:00Your words are too kind today. My family has had ...Your words are too kind today. My family has had a rough weekend with my Autistic nephew,(16) who had two major seizures while my Mom was back East visiting. He has not had one in over three years. But, we are on 72 hours now free from the scare and he is doing much better. So, I became very introspective, but feel I'm returning to my bubbly self as the day is coming to an end here and dinner is on the table. I just felt I should post something, but didn't want to post all the details. But, I feel I can let a few of you who are my good friends know. <br /><br />I will be back before the week is out,<br /><br />Thank you again for all your sweet words,<br />KateAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721336502963839799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-5784766686324126192010-08-03T11:57:01.349-07:002010-08-03T11:57:01.349-07:00It looks delicious Helen, but sadly I'm not on...It looks delicious Helen, but sadly I'm not one for meat.....<br />Hugs SuexMrs Twins https://www.blogger.com/profile/06396619431808463904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-2565755801959050502010-08-03T10:06:23.438-07:002010-08-03T10:06:23.438-07:00I haven't tried it but it looks good Helen. T...I haven't tried it but it looks good Helen. These days I seem to be going off meat a little but I think my bro has cooked belly of pork successfully. Well done to you for the three times cooking!!! xKimbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137255101885809312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-77830198837423882092010-08-02T06:09:06.417-07:002010-08-02T06:09:06.417-07:00My Grandmother would often use pork belly like thi...My Grandmother would often use pork belly like things in cooking up collard greens and beans (also the jowls). I assume pork belly would impart alot of flavor, well one of these days it may be worth a try. Enjoy the day, Helen.Posy Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13172713008336861431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-58863783674966765622010-08-02T03:19:11.127-07:002010-08-02T03:19:11.127-07:00I have never tried pork belly - in fact - I don...I have never tried pork belly - in fact - I don't recall ever noticing it at the supermarket. I buy country ribs and cook them in the crock pot - the longer the better they are.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664295814876984709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-58449984728025908082010-08-02T01:31:57.996-07:002010-08-02T01:31:57.996-07:00Can't get enough of it! It is just sooooo tast...Can't get enough of it! It is just sooooo tasty,<br />BUT, as I'm on a diet, it is banned for the time being. The reason it is being pushed is because it has never been very popular. A cheap and fatty food for the poor. It won't be long before all the other good tasty cheap offal (hearts, oxtail, liver etc) becomes the latest fad. The bad news for us lovers of offal, is that up goes the price! :(Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024557597864373705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-55612890550770331762010-08-02T01:24:45.822-07:002010-08-02T01:24:45.822-07:00looks good Helen - but not for me - spare-ribs is ...looks good Helen - but not for me - spare-ribs is about my pork limit!!!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102354400556258516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754404636941782233.post-62569159566884009552010-08-02T01:18:46.109-07:002010-08-02T01:18:46.109-07:00It used to be one of my mother's staples as it...It used to be one of my mother's staples as it was cheaper than other meat - I didn't like it much as like you I thought it too fatty. I noticed the thickness of your rashers and laughed as ours would be about half that thickness. My daughter was telling me how difficult she was finding it being a vegetarian and how much meat the people where she is seem to eat! <br /><br />Vive la difference!<br /><br />JaneMarigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com