Montrealers are so lucky to have Boucherie Lawrence. I have been there a handful of times so I can comment on what we tried, we loved it all. Twice when I arrived they were just bringing in fresh piggies (head to tail) that were laid out on the huge table behind the counter. Then the boys start breaking them down. Oh the knife skills in play, fascinating to watch them work in plain view. Here's our take:
The bacon - tried both back & belly. Hand cut thick slices, preferred belly as back was way fatter but both were so good compared to commercial bacon.
Sausage sandwich with choucroute, cornichons, dijon on crusty roll was delicious.
Sliced ham was so nice. Made wonderful sandwiches at home,
Jerk chicken never had so good since MoBay, tried wings, 1/2 breast & drumstick. Great flavour, nice heat. Fresh, you cook yourself, chicken got crunchy sticky, was simply awesome.
5 pound Pork shoulder was rubbed & slow roasted then pulled. Pork was so tender, flavour was amazing, best I've ever made or had!
Italian sausages, only bought 2, everyone wanted more, so tasty.
Freshly made rolls & burger buns - stock up as they freeze well & you will be happy they are on hand.
Nanaimo bars tasted better than what I tried in Nanaimo. Thick, rich, just wonderful.
Salted caramels - decadent treats. They sell out quickly. Also didn't last too long at home. $1.00 per.
Spicy salty sweet nuts - mix of peanuts pecans walnuts maybe others. Addictive, my crack, can't stop until they are gone.
Will be back again this week to try something new.