River Cottage Handbook Pigs and Pork No 14

ISBN: 9781408817926
Publication date: 01/05/2015

Keeping a herd of pigs brings a lot of enjoyment - they are curious, intelligent and (often) lovable animals, with plenty of character. They will also recycle your kitchen scraps and, when the time comes, provide you with a fine carcass that can be turned into all manner of tasty things. The River Cottage ethos is all about knowing the story behind what's on the plate, and as Gill Meller explains in this accessible and comprehensive guide, by rearing and butchering your own pigs you'll be able to create a full range of delicious pork products in the most sustainable, economical and hands-on way possible.Pigs & Pork gives advice on choosing whether to keep your own pigs, sourcing them and setting up their home, and feeding and caring for them. Gill also explains how to arrange for the pigs' eventual slaughter, how to identify the different cuts of meat and how to find a good butcher, as well as the basics of home butchery. He shows you how you can make cured products such as salami and pancetta, and how to build your own cold smoker. Finally, he gives mouth-watering recipes for the ultimate roast pork, spare ribs with chilli and coriander, pork scratchings, brawn, sausages, rillettes, pork pies, Scotch eggs and black pudding, to name but a few. Whether you are simply after a recipe for the perfect crackling, or you want to go the whole hog and set up your own sty, this book will guide you on the road to pork heaven.

Pages: 256
Dimension: 200mm X 135mm
Author: MELLER, GILL