ABOUT OUR PORK
Prior to the mass-production and re-engineering of pork in the 20th Century, pork in Europe and North America was traditionally an autumn dish; pigs and other livestock coming to the slaughter in the autumn after growing in the spring and fattening during the summer. Due to the seasonal nature of the meat in Western culinary history, apples (harvested in late summer and autumn) have been a staple pairing to fresh pork. The year-round availability of meat and fruits has not diminished the popularity of this combination on Western plates.
Pork is the most widely eaten meat in the world, providing about 38 percent of daily meat protein intake worldwide, although consumption varies widely from place to place. This is despite religious restrictions on the consumption of pork and the prominence of beef production in the West. Pork consumption has been rising for thirty years, both in actual terms and in terms of meat-market share.
Pork is particularly common as an ingredient of sausages. Many traditional European sausages are made with pork, including chorizo, fuet, and salami.
Ham and bacon are made from fresh pork by curing with salt and/or smoking. Shoulders and legs are most commonly cured in this manner for ham whereas streaky and round bacon usually comes from the loin. Ham and bacon are popular foods in the west, and their consumption has increased with industrialisation. Non-western cuisines also use preserved meat products. For example, salted preserved pork or red roasted pork is used in Chinese and Asian cuisine.
Pork is traditionally considered a white meat, but in nutritional studies, it is usually grouped with beef as "red meat", and public perceptions have been changing. Many occasions would not be complete without, “The Other Red Meat”, on the menu. From the classic Easter Ham to an elegant Pork Loin Roast at Christmas to succulent pork chops grilled over coals outdoors, pork’s mild flavour and versatility make it popular at mealtimes all year round.
THE BUCCLEUCH PORK SELECTION:
All our pigs are outdoor reared near Drumlanrig Castle on our Queensberry Estate to RSPCA Freedom Food standards. Our Duroc cross pigs are given the freedom to grow in a natural environment, adding a special flavour and succulence to our well fatted marbled pork.
- PORK LOIN ROAST & PORK LOIN JOINT ROAST: This is the "sirloin" of the pork world. Mouth wateringly tender with a traditional crackling rind, this cut is especially popular as a main staple of carvery or as a quick and tasty oven ready joint.
- PORK BELLY – BONELESS: Full of flavour with the skin left on for a tasty crackling this boneless cut comes with natural layers of pork fat to give it a special succulence and tenderness. Perfect for a slow roast this cut is setting a popular trend with the country's top chefs.
- PORK LOIN STEAK: A versatile, thick and tender pork cut, superb for marinating. Cut from the loin this is ideal served with a rich fruity sauce as a spectacular centre piece for any dinner party. Or simply grill for a quick and delicious meal.
- DICED PORK: Expertly trimmed and cubed ready for cooking. This tasty, lean pork cut is ideal for stews and casseroles and other traditional recipes.
- MINCED PORK: Selected whole pork cuts milled to a perfect consistency to create pies, meatballs and pasta dishes.
- PORK SAUSAGES & BACON: Choose from our huge range of Pork sausage, guaranteed to give satisfaction to all. There is the Pork & Herb, Pork Cumberland to mention just two from a range of nine all full of richness and flavour.
Using the knowledge acquired and improved over many generations, we are able to produce delicious, prime quality bacon products to delight discerning customers.Traditional dry curing of bacon uses only salt, sugar and saltpetre, this curing mixture is rubbed into the meat by hand which is then laid on a bed of salt to cure for up to one month. After being washed and dried the joints are hung and allowed to mature as quality bacon needs time to reach perfection.
Why not visit our Pork pages now and order online from www.buccleuchfoods.com/collections/pork ? We know you will be satisfied. |
