Bacon chops

[Realcat]

I really need to make some bacon chops, you know the sweet cure kind from Sainsburys. Its for my dad, who is unbelievably fussy. I am not too sure what they are, dad's description is vague. "You know they come in a pack of 2 . They're thick".

I do know that he wont find thick cut bacon an acceptable substitute. Would really appreciate any help. Thanks Real.

[saucisson]

At a guess, you want to get some boneless loin chops and cure them like bacon. Next time I'm in Sainsburys I'll have a look.

Dave

[Richierich]

I do know that he wont find thick cut bacon an acceptable substitute. Would really appreciate any help. Thanks Real.

I can't see the difference between buying boneless loin chop and curing it and cutting a thick slice off a bigger bit of loin cured for bacon. I have cut thick slices off the loins I cure for bacon and had them barbecued or grilled, tastes a lot different when cut thicker, a lot juicier. Beats a gammon steak anyday in my eyes.

[Realcat]

Thanks for the replies. Is there a different cure for the bacon chops ? He thinks they are sweeter. Is there a particular way of doing sweet cure. Total novice when it comes to bacon that I am, thanks for any help or suggestions.

[Oddley]

Hi Realcat,

From what I can remember, from about 2-2.5% of sugar to meat weight, will give a sweetness to the cure, which comes through. The more sugar you add, the more likely the bacon is to burn.

You are not really giving us a lot to go on here. If you could give us the list of ingredients off the pack, it would help.

[Realcat]

Hi Odley, sadly dont have a pack of Sainsburys bacon chops. We live in France and dad is nearly blind so not much hope of help from him. Will ask my sister to nip into Sainsburys and look up the ingredients. Thanks for the help so far.