The Economy of making your own Meat.

[SaltPorkResearch]

Why did you guys get into this ancient hobby of messin' with meat?

For me it started by buying some pork butts at discount prices and making some cured pork neck "copa/gabagul" and some sausage. I have got to say that it is a cheap way to have some fun and eat fancy.

I'm kinda new to this. The attraction for me is the economy of creating something delicious out of cheap raw material.

Curing meat and smoking has opened up a whole world of things to learn and try. With the price of just deli lunch meat, I have been very motivated.

Sandwiches have always been a big part of my life. My own smoked cured meats really gives me the ability to take things to a new level. No more boring packed lunches for work!

 

[DougE]

welcome from Kentucky!

The attraction for me is the economy of creating something delicious out of cheap raw material.

What started out as cheap cuts like Boston butt and brisket, that nobody wanted in the past, has vastly changed, and are in greater demand now, driving prices up.

 

[SaltPorkResearch]

welcome from Kentucky!


What started out as cheap cuts like Boston butt and brisket, that nobody wanted in the past, has vastly changed, and are in greater demand now, driving prices up.

Well, Howdy from Michigan.

Yes, that is the case. Nothing is cheap anymore. It used to be that just going to work and getting a paycheck was more efficient than playing little house on the prairie in your back yard. It appears that maybe we are going backwards a little. It is now worth my time to do more and more old-timey things to get a premium product at an affordable price. It kinda feels that way at least.

 

[JLinza]

Welcome from Colorado