Whole Hog Butchery 1.0

100 Charlotte Street,Asheville NC 28801

28 October, 2021

Description

Up your butchery skills with this live demonstration and hands-on class led by our Head Butcher, Matt Helms. Whether you’re simply looking to learn about different cuts of pork or you want to take your butchery skills to the next level, this two-hour class will show you all the basics of whole hog butchery. Our Head Butcher and co-owner, Matt Helms, will demonstrate how to break down each part of a Heritage breed hog, explaining each step of the process along the way. WHAT TO EXPECT: MIX & MINGLE: While you enjoy some of our finest house made and local charcuterie and sip on beer from a local brewery of one of our favorite wines, our head butcher will give you an overview of pork butchery. LIVE DEMO: Next, we’ll put on aprons and head into our cut room. (Please dress warmly. It’s chilly in there!) You’ll watch our head butcher complete a live demonstration of breaking down a whole hog from start to finish. LEARN: During the demo, our butcher will explain the cuts he is making. We’ll discuss the differences in each cut, including how they differ in texture, flavor, and cooking requirements. Questions are not only welcome, but encouraged! Where does our pork come from? We carefully source our pork from three local North Carolina farms: Warren Wilson Farm, Hickory Nut Gap (Fairview) and Colfax Creek Farm. Every month, we offer a variety of butchering classes open to the public. From DIY sausage-making to whole animal butchering, there's something for everyone to learn! All of our classes include complimentary tastings of house-made and local charcuterie, as well as beer and wine.   Explore our upcoming calendar below!   Note: we also offer private classes for those looking for a specific education or experience. Contact us to learn more: 828.505.3777 or [email protected]