Chicago Meat Collective goes to Elawa Farm, in beautiful Lake Forest, IL, to bring you our popular whole hog butchery class.

In this hands-on class, we will break down a whole 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 more! By the end of class, you will have broken the pig down into cookable cuts like ribs, tenderloins, ham roasts, chops, and coppa. Each student will take home approximately 10-15 pounds of locally raised, pastured pork. We will end the class by sharing delicious charcuterie, cheese, and wine.

A 25% cancellation fee with a $20 minimum per attendee (ticket). No cancellations less than 10 full business days from class. Tickets are transferable with appropriate notice.