Was wondering what people are paying for pork belly? I went to 2 different places and prices ranged from $6.50 to $7.50 per pound.
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I was scared to ask after they told me the prices of the belly. The $6.50 was at a local butcher shop here in Stony Plain the $7.50 was at Friesons and Safeway in Stony Plain.
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Urner Barry shows pork bellies at $1.73/lb USD this week. January 1st is was @ 1.38/lb USD that does not include any freight/storage/interest fees/Mark up for the supplier, but 6.50 seems a little high.
They may also be trimming it differently then it comes from the packer which would also have a yield loss, If it was ever frozen the belly will purge more resulting in more yield loss
I reached out to one of my contacts and if I were to buy a pork belly today would be 10.52/kg or 4.77/lb which seems more in line with the 1.73usd the Urner Barry is showing.
That said Jan/February Pork prices usually start to climb, we should see a dip in the market March/April then it will rise again through the summer. Next dip traditionally is Sept/October
If in Calgary we shopped with Don up on 17th ave se at his butcher shop. I think he supplies a great deal of the Chinese rest with their pork.
I want to say I paid just over 3$ pound . All fresh and let me pick the ones I wanted.
2 bellies were just under $100
If needed I can find out name of shop.
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Picked up Pork Loins just before New Years at SuperStore for $1.77 / pound. They have the occasional sale on - I'll have to watch for the next one as well.
My hunting buddy gave me the idea to make my own bacon. Mmmmmm..... Bacon!!!
J.
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Just picked up 40 lbs in Havre MT trimmed 3.18 a lb. the only reason I buy in the US is because I find the US pork is alot meatier than Canada pork. Dont know why.
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Picked up Pork Loins just before New Years at SuperStore for $1.77 / pound. They have the occasional sale on - I'll have to watch for the next one as well.
My hunting buddy gave me the idea to make my own bacon. Mmmmmm..... Bacon!!!
J.
Making my own bacon is one of the best things I've done. You'll love it and will be spoiled from have store bought again
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