Comments on: 4 Things Everyone Can Learn from a little Pig Butchering

By: Not Eating Out in New York » Reason For Not Eating Out #37: Going Back to School

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:48:48 +0000

[...] that’s for sure. One of my favorite adventures in not eating out has been going to them. From pig butchering with Tom Mylan to charcuterie with (now) Char 4 chef Matt Greco at the Brooklyn Kitchen, to learning easy Indian [...]

By: New York City Profile - Beeline Interview: Not Eating Out In NY's Cathy Erway |

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:15:51 +0000

[...] and find inspiration. Beyond her recipes, I visit her blog often to discover local food events (Pig butchering class anyone? Yes, I am one girl who is down!), or learn about foraging food tours in NYC parks [...]

By: Giff

Giff — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:58:50 +0000

this looks like it was interesting. And I have to add that Josh and Jessica Applestone are the best! Nice to see their knowledge spreading.

By: m.thew

m.thew — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 01:45:42 +0000

Excellent post. Thanks! If you need help with some of that pork, let me know!

By: audrey

audrey — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:52:35 +0000

i’ve taken this class before — it’s great!

By: Silvie

Silvie — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:38:27 +0000

No offense, but after seeing these photos the people picking out the cuts took on the appearance of uncut carcasses with clothes on.

I do applaud those who eat meat getting as close to its origin as possible and choosing not to buy into the industrial model which is intensely cruel. It would be even better if they raised their own and slaughtered him/her as well.

By: cathy

cathy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:26:01 +0000

Thanks everyone, and Lora and Christopher, thanks for the great links!
Sarah: Shamefully, I haven’t read Animal, Vegetable Miracle though it’s been on my list (loved Heat, though).
Jessie: I’m really sorry you were offended by the first photo. I try to explore all kinds of food on this blog, although it is not my intention to shock. I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for commenting.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:48:09 +0000

I really hate to be this person, but that was a pretty graphic photo to have not been under the jump. I don’t eat meat precisely because I have no interest in learning more about butchering. A photo of dismembered body parts was pretty shocking when I was expecting a picture of cupcakes or sandwiches or, even, sausages.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:35:34 +0000

When I was a kid we raised pigs for 4-H and butchered a couple of them for ourselves. It was a really interesting experience (and you can’t beat the flavor of the meat). I completely agree with you that people should know and accept the origins of their food, even the meat!

Have you read “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle”? I think you would really appreciate it a lot. There is also a section in “Heat” that talks about him working with a butcher in Italy that is incredibly interesting (and talks a lot about how different the cuts of meat are in every region of Italy).

By: christopher

christopher — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:01:54 +0000

I agree with your sentiment that meat eaters should know where their meat comes from and what it looks like before its meat. I didn’t think your pictures were too gory and that looks like an awesome class. As far as what to do with a pigs head – look at what chef Chris Cosentino does and tell me that doesn’t look good: http://www.offalgood.com/site/press/gourmet-magazine-loves-pigs-head/. I’ve wanted to make this for a while I just don’t have enough friends to eat it all.