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Pigs & Pork

River Cottage Handbook No.14

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Length 5 hours 50 minutes
Language English
Narrators Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & Mark Meadows

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Bloomsbury presents Pigs & Pork by Gill Meller, read by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Mark Meadows.

Keeping a herd of pigs brings a lot of enjoyment โ€“ they are curious, intelligent and (often) lovable animals, with plenty of character. When the time comes, they can 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 whatโ€™s on the plate, and as Gill Meller explains in this accessible and comprehensive guide, by rearing and butchering your own pigs youโ€™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 expert advice on choosing whether to keep your own pigs, on sourcing them and setting up their home, and on feeding and caring for them. Gill also explains how you can arrange for the pigsโ€™ eventual slaughter, and how to find a good butcher or carry out your own butchery at home and identify the different cuts of meat. And even if you are buying your pork from the butcher, there is plenty to inspire. In the mouth-watering recipe section you will find the ultimate roast pork, farmhouse pรขtรฉs, pork scratchings, brawn, sausages, rillettes, pork pies, Scotch eggs and black pudding, as well as instructions for how to home-cure your own bacon, ham and salami. And of course, there are guidelines for setting up a proper hog roast to cater for large numbers, River Cottage-style โ€“ simply the perfect fare for an outside gathering.

Whether you are just after the secret to sensational 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.

Gill Meller is a chef, writer, food stylist and cookery teacher. He has been part of the River Cottage team for over 12 years, working closely with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Gill is the author of two books in the River Cottage Handbook series, Pigs & Pork and Outdoor Cooking, and is also the author of two solo cookbooks, Gather and Time. He lives in Dorset with his family.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a writer, broadcaster and campaigner. His recent BBC One series Easy Ways to Live Well, alongside comedian Steph McGovern, looked inwardly at our perceptions of healthy eating and wellbeing. Hugh's Channel 4 series have earned him a huge popular following, while his River Cottage books have collected multiple awards including the Glenfiddich Trophy and the Andrรฉ Simon Food Book of the Year. Hughโ€™s additional broadcasting, like the hugely influential Fish Fight, has earned him a BAFTA as well as awards from Radio 4, Observer and the Guild of Food Writers. Hugh lives in Devon with his family.

@hughfearnleywhittingstall / @rivercottage / rivercottage.net

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If you have yet to come across the River Cottage Handbooks, I canโ€™t recommend them enough Whether you want to farm pigs or just pep up your repertoire of pork dishes, youโ€™ll find this useful โ€ฆ invaluable advice โ€ฆ punchy recipes No porkies โ€“ you will love these tasty treats โ€ฆ wonderful Expand reviews
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