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Nation's bacon reserves hit half-century low
The country's bacon reserves are at the lowest levels in half a century. In other words, pig farmers can't keep up with the world's sizzling appetite. The Ohio Pork Council, a Columbus-based nonprofit, reported Tuesday that demand for frozen pork belly, frequently made into bacon, is outpacing supply. “Today’s pig farmers are setting historic records by producing more pigs than ever,” said Rich Deaton, president of the organization. “Yet our reserves are still depleting.”
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Hundreds Of Illegal Pork Tamales 'Seized And Destroyed' At LAX
Customs agents at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) seized hundreds of tamales found inside the luggage of a passenger arriving from Mexico earlier this month, authorities said Wednesday. The 450 prohibited pork meat tamales were discovered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists working at the airport on Nov. 2, according to CBP officials.
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Hickory Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops with Maple Crème
Grilling in the summertime is all about spending time outdoors with friends and family — and of course preparing some exceptional food.
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14 Pulled Pork Recipes Perfect for Any Summer BBQ
Savory pulled pork with a few creative twists.
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‘I felt like a piece of trash’ – Life inside America’s food processing plants
Maria Lopez will never forget that day. It was 2004, the middle of an ordinary shift on the line at Hormel Foods – a sprawling brick-and-concrete complex on the southern edge of Fremont, Nebraska. The worker beside her fed pork shoulders one after another into a spinning saw, just as he did every other day of the week, while Lopez gathered and bagged the trimmed fat to go into Spam. The pace of work had always been steady, but the speed of the line had jumped recently...
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The Bacon Boom Was Not an Accident
Bacon almost died during the fat-phobic 1980s. Its rise to America's favorite food was a triumph of marketing, innovation, and (let's be honest) amazing flavor
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches
In the Carolinas, “real” barbecue is languidly cooked in a smoker with hickory wood, but more people likely make it this way, in the oven. It takes forever, but what a payoff: a mountain of melting...
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Everything You Need to Know About the Piglet-Killing Virus That's Hit the Pork Industry
Here's what you need to know about the virus that has killed roughly 7 million pigs this year. Be warned, this rundown is not for the queasy.
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USDA tries to contain virus killing millions of pigs
Porcine epidemic diarrhea has killed millions of pigs in 27 states since showing up in the U.S. last May
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Brined Pork Chops with Gremolata
If you’re like me, it’s easy to get frazzled in the day to day hustle and bustle of every day life. Planning? Who has time to plan? Yet we know deep inside that the best things in life require at least a little bit of planning. Case in point—juicy, succulent, flavorful pork chops.
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Sweet and Sour Cabbage
Red cabbage is bursting with vitamin C, which keeps your immune system humming in the winter months. Its red color comes from antioxidants that prevent against disease-causing free radicals. Cookin...
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Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Lentil Salad
Pork tenderloin is an ideal dinner choice for a number of reasons: it's inexpensive, it cooks quickly, and it easily feeds a crowd. Serve it over a bed of lentils with a tangy vinaigrette for an el...
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Slow Cooker Chinese Hacked Pork
Slow Cooker Chinese Hacked Pork
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Asian-Style Cabbage Rolls
This stuffed cabbage is packed with Asian flavors like fresh ginger, cilantro and shiitake mushrooms. It bakes with a hoisin and rice wine vinegar glaze, which keeps the bundles moist. You can adjust the spiciness by adding more of less red pepper flakes. Serve this dish with a cold soba noodle salad.
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Pork and Pumpkin Stew
Here’s a delicious way to warm up after trick-or-treating tonight! Our pork and pumpkin stew is full of tender pork, sweet, hearty root vegetables and warm spices. Make a big pot to share with any friends who stop by, and serve with a big spoonful of mashed potatoes to soak up the savory sauce
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Pork Rib Ragu with Polenta
A bowl of rich, creamy polenta and hearty braised pork ribs suits an leisurely autumn night to perfection. Feel free to make the pork ahead if you’re short on time — it’s even better the next day.
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