Bacon and cabbage is one of the most typically Irish meals going, so it's no surprise that Pat Whelan from James Whelan Butchers decided to develop a new cut of meat that takes ordinary-ol' bacon to the next level.
Their new Rack of Bacon has been dry cured to give mouth-watering flavour, and the fact that it's cooked on the bone means that moistness and flavour is conserved during cooking.
Pat Whelan said: “Irish bacon is fantastic and a great number of people consider Bacon & Cabbage a culinary triumph. The aroma of bacon cooking instantly brings me back to my childhood, conjuring up great memories. It is such an intrinsically Irish dish and there are so many accompaniments that it can be enjoyed many different ways.”
Once cooked, the bacon can be sliced into very attractive bacon chops which will elevate any Sunday lunch. Best served with lots of creamy mash, fried cabbage and some delicious homemade white sauce.
The James Whelan Butchers Rack of Bacon (€14.50) is available to buy at the Oakville Shopping Centre in Clonmel, James Whelan Butchers at Avoca Food Market Monkstown, Rathcoole and Kilmacanogue or check out www.jameswhelanbutchers.com to order online 24/7.
