Pigs & Pork

River Cottage Handbook No.14

Gill Meller

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Bloomsbury Publishing
22 April 2015

Cookery, food & drink; TV & celebrity chef cookbooks; Cooking with meat & game

Series: River Cottage Handbook

Keeping a herd of pigs brings a lot of enjoyment – 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 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 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 pigs’ 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 pâtés, 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 – 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.

By: Gill Meller
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 504g
ISBN: 9781408817926
ISBN 10: 1408817926
Series: River Cottage Handbook
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 22 April 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Head chef Gill Meller has been part of the River Cottage team for ten years. Working closely with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Gill has been a major part of all of the activities at River Cottage, including sourcing the ethically produced ingredients and creating the ever changing menu at the excellent restaurant. He appears regularly on the Channel 4 TV series and teaches at the River Cottage Cookery School. @GillMeller / rivercottage.net

Reviews for Pigs & Pork: River Cottage Handbook No.14

If you have yet to come across the River Cottage Handbooks, I can't recommend them enough * Rachel Khoo, Daily Mail * Whether you want to farm pigs or just pep up your repertoire of pork dishes, you'll find this useful ... invaluable advice ... punchy recipes * Waitrose Weekend * No porkies - you will love these tasty treats ... wonderful * Weekly News *