Pork & Boar
Oct 11, 2024
How Bacon Is Made: A Butcher’s Craft vs. Factory Production
Bacon is a beloved staple in many Edmonton homes, but do you know the difference between bacon crafted by a local but...
Jan 30, 2017
PORK BELLY: At Home
If you have been out to eat in the last few years, you probably have heard or seen the words “pork belly” on a menu o...
Nov 29, 2016
Learn More about Mangalitsa Pork
Mangalitsa or Mangalica (pronounced man-gal-eets-a) is a breed of pork that is gaining both recognition and appreciat...
Nov 27, 2015
HEALTHY HOG: 5 Reasons to Include Pork in a Balanced Diet
While there has been a lot of bad press about processed pork recently, not every cut of pig is as unhealthy as bacon ...
Oct 30, 2015
EASY AS PIE: Tourtière Explained
While it may seem foreign to some, tourtière is as Canadian as maple syrup, hockey or poutine. A classic Quebecois...
Jun 17, 2015
GO HOG WILD: D’Arcy’s Ultimate Guide to Your Backyard Pig Roast
With more and more shows like BBQ Pitmasters and Epic Meal Time becoming popular, the idea of hosting your own large...
Jul 30, 2014
PORK: ON YOUR FORK
We all know it: bacon is a staple of the Internet Age. It’s hard to surf food sites or scroll through Facebook withou...
Aug 21, 2013
Know Your Meat: Wild Boar
For Something Wild, Try Boar
Lovers of pork and of wild game alike turn to wild boar to make meals more exciting. Rec...
Jul 21, 2013
Know Your Meat: Suckling Pig
A Suckling Pig Makes It a Party
You’ve probably seen a suckling pig before even if you’ve never had the chance to tas...
Jan 4, 2013
Pulled Pork Barbeque: A Perfect Dish for a cold Edmonton Weekend
There’s a simple secret to a tender pork roast that falls off the bone and can be separated with a fork: time. The mo...