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Default Recipe calls for "unsmoked streaky bacon"

Greg wrote:
> Hi,
> I've just received an electronic slow cooker, and the very first recipe I've
> chosen calls for some "unsmoked streaky bacon". The butcher said that all
> bacon is smoked, and that the recipe author must be clueless.
> Also, streaky bacon is very low grade, and he said he only stocks good
> quality bacon.
>
> I'm in Sydney, Australia. Help.
>
> Greg.
>
>



You want "salt pork" or "salt jowls" or "salt-cured fatback". I have no
idea how those will translate into Australian.

Best regards,
Bob