> > My apologies,Jose! It was really not my intent to embarass you, and for > that I am sorry. > As I said, you will have a very sweet piece of pork, with a hint of heat > but as I said, it will be completely different from back bacon, which is > raw, and must be cooked prior to use. > Sorry again, man! > No sweat Doug. You are quite right sir, bacon it ain't. :-) I suppose if one would want for a real label the term jambon blanc or jambon de Paris would do. ;-) I do make my own bacon occasionally, usually from fresh pork belly. Both American style and Italian (pancetta). Kind regards, Jose