My local butcher started carrying heritage breed pork, and it's changing how I cook

I was at the market last week and saw my usual butcher had a new section for heritage breed pork. It's from a farm just outside town, which is pretty cool (I love supporting local). I decided to try a shoulder cut, and the flavor was so much richer than what I'm used to. It made me think about how sourcing can really lift a dish. I've been chatting with other chefs in the area, and a few are now using it in their specials. One guy even did a whole dinner series around it. It's neat to see this kind of thing catching on, you know? Makes me want to explore more local options.

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the_brian1mo ago

That local sourcing shift is real. Found a cheesemaker at my farmers market that completely changed how I make omelets.

josephmurray1mo ago

Watching you level up your omelets makes my sad cheese slices cry.

kai_nguyen791mo ago

Got a similar thing with eggs last year. My neighbor started raising chickens in his backyard. The yolks are this crazy orange color. Totally different from store bought. Makes my weekend breakfast feel like a real meal. Changes your whole idea of what food should taste like.