Local Pig

"Picked up a superbowl bundle and got a pound of pork burnt ends, pound of smoked wings, pound of queso rojo, a deluxe charcuterie board, stuffed mushrooms and classic summer sausage for $49. Its was a great buy (I would have spent more in ingredients trying to make all this myself) and already prepared- We dressed the wings and burnt ends in our sauce of choice and everything was delicious, we had a bunch of options but way less work! also, If you havent had the BBQ Burnt End Brats or other specialty brats and sausages, you are missing out! I love coming here to pick up something new and different!"

"This is a review of the Whole Hog Class for sausage making, hog breakdown, and smoked meat preparation. These 3 classes are great for young and old alike. You learn the how to break down the hog carcass, on a real hog carcass. There are some hands-on activities, for everyone interested. You learn safety and cleanliness procedures. During the sausage preparation you get recipes they use in their shop as well as assembling the ingredients, with everyone getting a hands-on opportunity. You learn what is required and what ingredients can be changed to make the sausage flavor your own. You learn breakfast sausage as well as link sausage like Italian and bratwurst. During the smoked meat instruction, you learn about the different combinations of meat, spices and liquid to create many different types of salami. You get hands on instruction of assembly and stuffing the casings. This is a great class with a great workspace. You are underground in their workspace with professionals who are making products every day. The experience with family and friends is without value and will last a lifetime."

"Good price and easy parking. We bought pork belly with skin on and it was SO fresh! They also have a great selection on types of meat that you can’t really find from regular grocery stores."

"My husband and I attended the Charcuterie class. We had a fantastic time. This class, as well as the sausage making class we took recently, is a great experience and a great value. You get an education with hands on experience, products to take home and a wonderful meal at the conclusion of the class! Pictured is the Summer Sausage we made and brought home. We smoked it at home, but we did everything else in the class."

"Visited for both lunch in the restaurant and a sausage-making class in the back room of the butcher shop. Eating at the restaurant, the “Pigwich” sandwich was delicious, and excellent fries with a quality beer selection. The sausage class was interesting, as much as a sneak peek into the inner-workings of a butcher shop operation as much as a class for personal future cooking. The instructor was knowledgeable and friendly, and sounds like has dealt with a diverse array of groups from lit bachelor parties (sir please don’t touch the knife) to our group which was a split of a corporate group and some individuals. Information about the sausage recipes itself was decent, though there were a lot of barriers presented tough to surpass at home like the quality ingredients like fresh spices that were ground and smoked vs. dry goods you get at the supermarket. More interesting than anything was the culinary knowledge shared by the professor that is transferable to almost any type of grilling, prep and shopping for meat-based food. Left with a heavy bag of handmade sausage, ready for the grill. After the class and lunch, it was a busy Sunday at the River Market, vibrant and alive with patrons which was a nice change of pace coming out of the Covid pandemic. So many colors, smells, farmer’s market goods, and antiques and miscellaneous products to take in."