The Seven Basic Retail Cuts of Meat

Meat processors take fabrication step by step. It starts with a side of meat, which is a half. The next processing is quarters followed by the primal cuts. The primal cuts are cut into subprimals and then retail cuts. You may see whole subprimals at a retail store...

Brunswick Stew for a Crowd

A Brunswick stew recipe for a crowd. This recipe makes 8 quarts. A perfect side dish for a barbecuing a whole pig. Brunswick Stew for a Crowd Cook the ham, chuck, and chicken together in a large stewing pot until tender. Add the pepper pods. Remove chicken from the...
Whole Hog Cooking Guide

Whole Hog Cooking Guide

What to feed a crowd by cooking a whole pig and don’t know where to start? Begin with this guide, courtesy of the North Carolina Pork Council. Select Your Menu What do you plan on serving? Here are some recipes to get your started. All recipes feed a crowd....