Thunderscreech does Pork Roll

Thunderscreech · #1 06-26-2009, 08:37 PM

So, apperently, if you know which stores to look in around Fredericksburg, you can buy some pork roll.

So I bought some, and will be making me some pork roll sandwiches tomorrow, with full step-by-step pictures of the process.

OMG IT'S SO FUN TO HAVE INTERNET AFTER OVER A MONTH HIKING IN THE WOODS!!!!

Joe Gress · #2 06-26-2009, 09:12 PM

Spam.

tplyons · #3 06-26-2009, 09:29 PM

Congrats on coming to the dark side.

Here's my photos from breakfast yesterday. I would have shot more photos, but it's such a quick sandwich to make over a high heat.

Three slices of Taylor Ham.
Two eggs.
One slice American cheese.
Best bagel you can get.
And lastly salt and pepper.

EricF · #4 06-26-2009, 09:51 PM

I have looked for this stuff at all of my local markets, and it's not to be found. I still contend that if it's all that awesome, it wouldn't be only a regional thing. Until further evidence is provided, bacon still wins.

Now, being the kind of guy I am, I would be willing to put this pork roll substance to the test against my beloved bacon if someone were to send me some.

Thunderscreech · #5 09-11-2009, 02:03 PM

username n/a · #6 09-11-2009, 02:10 PM

Aww yeah! mother ****in' Cutco knives!

Thunderscreech · #7 09-11-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by username n/a

Aww yeah! mother ****in' Cutco knives!

The knives are not the focus, the pork roll is.

But good observation, nonetheless.

Phalex · #8 09-11-2009, 02:16 PM

You didn't make the Maltese cross. I thought bad stuff happened to you if you didn't shape your pork roll into a Maltese cross??

Nice knowin ya!

Thunderscreech · #9 09-11-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Phalex

You didn't make the Maltese cross. I thought bad stuff happened to you if you didn't shape your pork roll into a Maltese cross??

Nice knowin ya!

I did. or, I tried too.

I didn't work, just kept splitting?

jwbassman · #10 09-11-2009, 02:32 PM

Dude, the spicy mayo looks good. I'm gonna have to find me some of that.

steamthief · #11 09-11-2009, 06:01 PM

Yuck. You need to slice the pork roll thinner, dump all the other crap (or eat it in a sandwich by itself) and get some eggs and cheese. A decent hard roll or bagel will make it proper.

Thunderscreech · #12 09-11-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by steamthief

Yuck. You need to slice the pork roll thinner, dump all the other crap (or eat it in a sandwich by itself) and get some eggs and cheese. A decent hard roll or bagel will make it proper.

The pork roll came pre-sliced.

and with all that other stuff, it was a very good sandwich.

tplyons · #13 09-11-2009, 06:43 PM

Ahh, I noticed you got the thick sliced variety... each slice is about 1.5 oz. whereas the thin sliced is half that. Gets a bit crispier, and is very enjoyable.

The Maltese cross is a must with the thin sliced... I haven't worked much with the thick stuff.

James Hart · #14 09-11-2009, 06:50 PM

it still looked raw too

I like mine well done... spicy mayo was a nice touch! I use either mayo or hot sauce when I have it without egg.

Thunderscreech · #15 09-11-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tplyons

Ahh, I noticed you got the thick sliced variety... each slice is about 1.5 oz. whereas the thin sliced is half that. Gets a bit crispier, and is very enjoyable.

The Maltese cross is a must with the thin sliced... I haven't worked much with the thick stuff.

Thick sliced is all you can get around here, unless you buy the full roll and DIY the slicing. Next time I'll go that route.
EDIT: I lied. It comes in boxes of 4 and 8 slices. Thick is 4, thin is 8...

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Originally Posted by James Hart

it still looked raw too

I like mine well done... spicy mayo was a nice touch! I use either mayo or hot sauce when I have it without egg.

The stuff I got seemed to be pre-cooked. I don't know if that's standard, or maybe it's the stuff they make for export.

I can't extol the virtues of Tabasco mayo enough. It's not too spicy, but just enough to let you know it's there and give any sandwich some kick.

James Hart · #16 09-11-2009, 07:31 PM

yeah, I think warming it is all that's needed... but it changes in texture and flavor as it cooks. Well done porkroll is how I like it.

I get Chipotle mayo on my turkey&pepperjack sammiches at work... monday I'll have them hit my porkroll with it

Thunderscreech · #17 09-11-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by James Hart

yeah, I think warming it is all that's needed... but it changes in texture and flavor as it cooks. Well done porkroll is how I like it.

I get Chipotle mayo on my turkey&pepperjack sammiches at work... monday I'll have them hit my porkroll with it

Porkroll with chipolte mayo sounds like delicious win.

I second that.

we did our family fun shopping extravaganza tonight and I came back with bagels and some thin-sliced pork roll for a delicious breakfast tomorrow morning. So, i think breakfast will bring something pork roll and delicious.

sonic assassin · #18 09-12-2009, 02:49 AM

so how different is this from spam? cause ill crush some spam.

JacoLesFlea · #19 09-12-2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic assassin

so how different is this from spam? cause ill crush some spam.

good question...I found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Ham

Happynoj · #20 09-12-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JacoLesFlea

good question...I found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Ham

After reading this article, and follwing links to other Wikipedia articles about different kinds of meat, I discovered that the standard American bacon is different to the standard British bacon.

America generally eats what us Brits call 'streaky' bacon (from the belly of the pig), while the British generally eat what the Americans call 'Canadian bacon' (from the back) which has far less fat and far more meat.

You learn something new every day.