Herb Brined Pork Rib Roast

Roast on high heat allows the fat to crisp as the meat stays plump and juicy. Carve tableside, slicing between the bones, and serve with the drippings.

Fire Roasted Pork Chops with Romesco Sauce

This rich Spanish sauce is a vibrant blend of fire roasted peppers and tomatoes finely blended with toasted almonds and bread.  A smokey, pungent sauce that pairs perfectly with the juicy flavor of brined pork chops. 

Smoked Pork Butt

Slowly roasted, humanely raised pork butt is a magical thing.  In this recipe we highlight the natural rich flavor of the pork by cooking it without any salt or seasoning.  

Dutch Oven Pork with Root Vegetables

A well-prepared braise warms the heart, belly, and soul and makes even better leftovers the next day.  My favorite part of this dish is the carrots; they take on the flavor of the braising sauce, become velvety tender.

Pasta with Pork Ragu

Slowly simmering chunks of pork in a broth of red wine, herbs, and tomatoes creates a magical, hearty sauce best tossed with pasta.

Burger Cooking Tips

There are few delights more satisfying than a delicious, mouthwatering, juicy, CHEESEBURGER! Butcher Rusty gives some tips for making the ultimate juicy burger! 

Classic Cassoulet

This classic French comfort foods will warm your belly with slowly simmered beans basted with pork, sausage, and duck confit.

Shepherd’s Pie

Classic Irish-American comfort food of slowly simmered ground lamb and beef topped with cheesy mashed potatoes. 

Tagliatelle Alfredo with Spinach & Guanciale

A diversion from a traditional alfredo sauce, this recipe includes one of our favorite cured meats, guanciale! Guanciale is made by curing the pork jowl – guancia is “cheek” in Italian – in salt, black pepper, and other spices.

Cast Iron Braised Sausages

This recipe solves the two problems that haunt us when we cook sausages on the grill. When are they done and how do I keep them plump and warm.   This recipe involves simmering after grilling to keep them flavorful, juicy, and ready to enjoy. 

Bangers & Mash

Bangers originally got their name because they were made with so many fillers, often bursting in the pan. Our bangers are 100% heritage pork and will only plump and sizzle as they cook, no explosions here!

Orecchiette with Bratwurst & Brussels Sprouts

This is a zesty & delicious take on the traditional Alsatian dish, choucroute garnie, a variation adapted from Kay Chun’s recipe Photo: Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Cast Iron Nachos

This is a fun, outdoor appetizer to play around with having your dinner guests help assemble and get messy enjoying!

Chestnut Sausage Stuffing with Cranberries

What's more traditional than Turkey and Stuffing! Here's our version of a classic Thanksgiving dish that's sure to WOW your friends and family - even that picky eater in every family!

Braised Greens with Bacon Potlikker

This recipe will make even the pickiest eater a new fan of greens.

Brown Sugar Brined Pork Roast

Brining is an easy way to season your meat from the inside out and ensure it remains hydrated. It will prevent cooking a bland, dry pork chop, and instead ensure it is tender and juicy.

Cast Iron Roasted Pork Porterhouse with Dijon Pan Sauce

Pork Porterhouse is gaining in popularity for being the best of both worlds - delicate tenderloin paired with the meaty loin. This recipe accents this flavorful cut with a simple pan sauce. 

BBQ Spareribs

Why spareribs and not loin-back, or baby back ribs, as they are more commonly known? Simply put, we prefer spareribs for their rich flavor and ease of cooking. 

Pork Banh Mi

Banh Mi, the Vietnamese word for bread, is a classic sandwich of a crisp, fluffy baguette, savory pork, and bright, vibrant pickled vegetables. 

Pork Lettuce Wraps 

Pork Lettuce Wraps are a quick, delicious dinner for any day of the week. Ground pork slowly simmered with cashews, chilis, and rich, tangy Asian spices piled high on a cup of crisp lettuce, healthy never tasted so good!

Smokehouse Chili

This is one of our favorite winter weather recipes. It's hearty & easy to make, but if you want to take your time with it and add a little flare, we've offered some suggestions, but get creative and make it your own!

Braised White Beans, Kale & Sausage Stew

A hearty, healthy, flavor packed stew of beans, greens, and sausages perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Argentine Choripán Sandwich

A traditional sausage sandwich consists of a split long roll, a seared Argentine Chorizo link, and a slathering of oily, herby chimichurri on the bread. 

Burger Cooking Tips

There are few delights more satisfying than a delicious, mouthwatering, juicy, CHEESEBURGER! Butcher Rusty gives some tips for making the ultimate juicy burger! 

Classic Cassoulet

This classic French comfort foods will warm your belly with slowly simmered beans basted with pork, sausage, and duck confit.

Shepherd’s Pie

Classic Irish-American comfort food of slowly simmered ground lamb and beef topped with cheesy mashed potatoes. 

Tagliatelle Alfredo with Spinach & Guanciale

A diversion from a traditional alfredo sauce, this recipe includes one of our favorite cured meats, guanciale! Guanciale is made by curing the pork jowl – guancia is “cheek” in Italian – in salt, black pepper, and other spices.

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Manchego Cheese & Almonds

Sticky sweet dates stuffed with gooey cheese, crunchy almonds, and wrapped in a blanket of smokey bacon. The perfect appetizer.  Pairs perfectly with Romesco Sauce.

Parmesan Risotto with Cotechino & Thyme

This combines our favorite risotto recipe with one of our favorite sausages, Cotechino. Cotechino is a traditional Italian pork sausage seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, & a variety of herbs.

Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts & Bacon

Brussels sprouts can be a tad boring on their own, but this recipe gussies them up with bacon and toasted walnuts. Plus, we've included optional suggestions for giving them an extra dash of brightness.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Cheeks BBQ Sauce

The mild flavor of the pork tenderloin pairs well with the bold flavors of our line of spices we co-created with Beautiful Briny Sea.  We pair this meaty cut of pork with Summer Spice, but you may prefer Sweet Cheeks BBQ Rub, Ts’UMAMI Rub, or Red-Eye Spice.

Pan Roasted Pork Belly with Sesame Garlic Sauce

Heritage pork belly, the perfect balance of crispy fat and savory belly meat, takes on a delicious depth with this simple recipe. Serve on a bed of rice with stir-fried bok choy or crispy green beans.

Sweetheart Ham - Reheating Instructions

Warming Instructions for your Sweetheart Ham

The Butcher's Cuban Sandwich

Crunchy bread, juicy pulled pork, smokey ham, sharp mustard - this classic sandwich is easily an all time favorite!  Make sure to scroll to the bottom of the recipe for additional sandwich tips. 

Butcher's Broth

A savory broth is the backbone (pun intended) to a hearty braise, velvety sauce, or fragrant soup.  It is best to use thick, heavily used joints of pork and chicken for their tendons and gelatin.  

Cast Iron Braised Sausages

This recipe solves the two problems that haunt us when we cook sausages on the grill. When are they done and how do I keep them plump and warm.   This recipe involves simmering after grilling to keep them flavorful, juicy, and ready to enjoy. 

Bangers & Mash

Bangers originally got their name because they were made with so many fillers, often bursting in the pan. Our bangers are 100% heritage pork and will only plump and sizzle as they cook, no explosions here!

Orecchiette with Bratwurst & Brussels Sprouts

This is a zesty & delicious take on the traditional Alsatian dish, choucroute garnie, a variation adapted from Kay Chun’s recipe Photo: Ryan Liebe for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Smokehouse Chili

This is one of our favorite winter weather recipes. It's hearty & easy to make, but if you want to take your time with it and add a little flare, we've offered some suggestions, but get creative and make it your own!

Braised White Beans, Kale & Sausage Stew

A hearty, healthy, flavor packed stew of beans, greens, and sausages perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Argentine Choripán Sandwich

A traditional sausage sandwich consists of a split long roll, a seared Argentine Chorizo link, and a slathering of oily, herby chimichurri on the bread. 

Taco Night!

This is our go-to Taco Night with our dinner table full of bowls of Spicy Black Beans, Arroz Verde and toasted Corn Tortilla Tacos starring Pulled Pork, Carne Asada, or Mexican Chorizo served with Jalapeño Cilantro Slaw, Queso Fresco, Limes, and Avocados. 

Heritage Pork Rillette

A classically French inspired recipe that transforms slowly simmered pork into a decadent spread. Serve with sharp cheese and crunchy bread. 

Wild Mushrooms with Garlic Confit and Bacon

What can we say? When you combine all of these ingredients, the meaty, woodsy, earthy, smoky combustion of flavor of the mushrooms, the sweetness of the garlic confit, the smoky, sweetness of the bacon – oh my! 

Steakhouse Chopped Salad with Bacon & Blue Cheese Dressing

Chunks of hearty bacon, crisp tomatoes, and savory blue cheese make this classic salad the perfect addition to your steak dinner!