nicolac34 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere you can buy some proper English bacon in Perth? None of this horrible cured/plasticky/slimy stuff that they seem to pass off as bacon over here! Is the one thing I miss about home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 +1 Please, please tell me if you find some! Sunday morning bacon sandwiches with red sauce underneath the bacon, brown sauce on top, were a bit of a ritual. But the shortcut bacon here is just like eating a wetsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stu Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 We hate it too! Coles sells raw bacon which is not too bad. You need to look for it in the raw meat fridges, they also do black pudding if you're that way inclined. It's called Irish bacon I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 I was going to say that we had some from Coles cant remember what it was called but it was the "english" style, I like the bacon here though especially done on the barbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigyin Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I was over at the beginning of this month and got some from IGA at the meat counter and thought it was nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I must have been here too long as I think the bacon is OK .... agree with you give me a break, brunch on the barbie is fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I think the butchers is your best bet. There is one in the Southlands shopping centre in Willetton that does good bacon and Frank's Speciality meats on Wray Avenue in Freo does just about anything. I asked him if he could cut me some belly strips and was keen to get whatever I wanted. There's another great butchers on South Street at the top of the hill in Hilton. I think if you ask any butcher a good one will cut whatever you want, just ask for thinly sliced belly slices if you want streaky or thinly sliced loin if you want back bacon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agbngb Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 we were on vacation in perth and further north to coral bay last sept. lots of greasy cafs selling great bacon butts. plus some cracking pork pies, especially at the butchers in a mall in hidden harbor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulandDeb Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 Yeah bacon and pork pies here are a issue for us to, The bacons very rubbery and wet? The pork pies are 'ok' but not a patch on UK pies. Just manned up and getting on with it, we found the best way to cook the local bacon is to BBQ it also, strange really but it does help get rid of the 'wet suit' feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I think my amazing hubbie found some real bacon!! Was raw, not shiny or cooked/cured looking, looked EXACTLY like the real deal back in the UK and tasted great! It was called 'Irish Bacon' and was in the meat section with other pork (rather than with other bacon) in our local Coles! So Stu above got it right.... although I reckon that's it for the next six months - probably wont see it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've seen that in the Coles in Subiaco. Going to pick myself up some tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 never mind the bacon where can you get gravy browning im dying for a beef dinner and refuse to use gravy granules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 One thing at a time - need to get the Sunday morning bacon sarnies sorted before moving onto lunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 never mind the bacon where can you get gravy browning im dying for a beef dinner and refuse to use gravy granules! I've no idea what gravy browning is! We use Bisto Gravy Granuals and have to trek up to the IGA at Kinross to get them because it's the only place I've seen them sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've seen that in the Coles in Subiaco. Going to pick myself up some tomorrow. That's where he got it from Phil!! I've told him to get back there pronto and stock the freezer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 There was some Sarson's in there a couple of months back. I decided I'd grab a bottle on my next visit. Not seen it since Lesson learnt. If I see something like that again, I'll grab it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensinperth Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 we found proper bacon here is called irish bacon, most butchers sell it and drovers in carramar it's about $7 a pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 well grab one for me to then phil :biggrin:is in need of a beef dinner asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjutant Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 By "English Style" bacon, do you mean where bacon is pumped full of water to add weight and cost to the consumer (meaning you actually get less bacon compared to the weight your being charges for) which then pours water out when you start cooking turning it into a stew unless you drain it all out. Not sure why this is something you'd be actively seeking ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted September 17, 2012 Report Share Posted September 17, 2012 By "English Style" bacon, do you mean where bacon is pumped full of water to add weight and cost to the consumer (meaning you actually get less bacon compared to the weight your being charges for) which then pours water out when you start cooking turning it into a stew unless you drain it all out. Not sure what you've been eating, but it doesn't sound like quality bacon. Maybe you just got the cheap stuff. I'd like bacon that bends and doesn't feel like shoe soles. And preferably tastes piggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 By "English Style" bacon, do you mean where bacon is pumped full of water to add weight and cost to the consumer (meaning you actually get less bacon compared to the weight your being charges for) which then pours water out when you start cooking turning it into a stew unless you drain it all out. Not sure why this is something you'd be actively seeking ? No 'water' came out of my bacon, if you buy decent quality then you shouldn't have this problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philpom Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Was going to say he PJ McGloughlins Irish pudding black and white and their pork sausages are lovely. Yet to see them do bacon but the only place to get it in Bunbury is the IGA and its hit and miss as to whethr they stock it. There is a great free range butchers down here who does genuine wood smoked bacon which is a million times better than most of the fragranced bacon you get from the supermarkets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRocks Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Its PJ McLoughlins who do the Irish bacon, sausages and pudding. He is an Irish butcher based in Malaga and now supplying all the Coles. You can find it in the pork section in coles not the bacon section with the other rashers. You can buy from their place in Malaga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 i found english style bacon in the butchers in secret harbour shopping centre very acceptable it was to ........................................ not cheap though but worth the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Evie Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have been here since 1969 and still cant find any if you find some please let me know I really miss the taste of the English rasher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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