In this four hour, hands-on class we will break down half a hog muscle by muscle, discussing the cultural and culinary diversity that hogs offer. You’ll get to hand-cut pork chops, grind fresh ham, and learn to bone out a pig’s head! By the end of class, the students will have broken the pig down into cookable cuts like ribs, tenderloins, ham roasts, chops, and coppas, and each student will take home approximately 10-15 pounds of locally raised, pastured pork. This class will take place in the CMC home studio, and we will end the class by sharing some delicious charcuterie, cheese, and natural wine. Class will run approximately from 1pm to 5pm.
This class is limited to 6 attendees. We may ask for disclosure of symptoms, exposure, or vaccination status prior to the event.
The CMC is doing things a little differently in 2025! We will be offering quarterly, long form workshops, each focused on a different protein. These will be in-depth, feature sessions by collaborators including local chefs and butchers, and include meals and refreshments. Each workshop will include hands-on butchery instruction with a small class size, as always! Our next workshop will be on April 05, 2025 and will feature lamb. Tickets are now live!
In the meantime, if you’re looking to learn from us, please reach out to mccullough@chicagomeatcollective.com to inquire about private classes. You can view some private class options here.
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