Ballymaloe Bacon Chop

• 900 g loin of bacon (boneless and without the streaky end)
• 110 g seasoned flour

Use freshly cured green bacon. Cover the piece of bacon with cold water. Bring to the boil. If the bacon is salty, throw out the water and start again; you may need to do this twice or in extreme cases three times. Boil for approximately 30 minutes or until it is three-quarters cooked. Remove the rind and trim away any surplus fat. Slice into chops 1–2cm thick. Dip in seasoned flour, then in be