Ten Hogs to Know
The Cochon 555 ATL event was yesterday, and what a great success it was! So many people came out to experience the taste of Heritage Breed Pigs.
I wrote the field guide for the national tour, and I’ve fallen in love with the cause of supporting organically raised meat, dairy and produce. In the guide, we profiled 10 top heritage breeds. You can help support the cause by asking for breeds at your local grocer, restaurant and butcher. Here’s a brief rundown:
Ten pigs to know (and what they’re known for):
1. Gloucestershire Old Spot – succulent flavor; 2. Mangalitsa – high-quality fat, juicy meat 3. Tamworth – bacon; 4. Red Wattle – beefy texture; 5. Berkshire – sweet and creamy fat; 6. Mulefoot – premium hams; 7. Guinea Hog – hams, bacon, lard; 8 Ossabaw Island – high marbling; 9 Large Black – moist meat with old world flavor; 10 Hereford – rich, marbled meat.
Congrats, Cochon 555!
