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Pork and Pigs - Articles and Stories
 A collection of articles and stories that relate to pigs and pork. Some stories are humorous and others are interesting and informative.
Pigs have been domesticated as a source of food, leather, and similar products since ancient times. Although well known for gluttony and dirtiness, pigs are also very intelligent animals.
They are known to avoid traps when they sense there is danger and will pigs will sometimes play dead when being hunted.
Many owners who have pigs as pets consider their pigs an integral part of the family and involve them in all their activities.
All pigs have the capability of being wonderful pets due to their high intelligence and sociability, however size can be a limiting factor.
Articles and Stories
Food and Grilling Safety
With more and more Americans spending time outdoors, it is no surprise that food safety and grilling are becoming more front-and-center in the news. Recent studies have revealed that if grilling is not done correctly, the food you grill and serve to your family could contain toxins, which can be dangerous to health.
Sichuan Cuisine for People who Like Spicy Foods
Sichuan Cuisine, known more commonly in the West as "Szechuan," is one of the most famous Chinese cuisines in the world.
Types of Barbecue Grills
All Americans would readily agree with one thing - one of the best ways to spend time during the weekend is to arrange a barbecue party in the backyard.
Outdoor Cookers
Cooking food outdoors in the open is wonderful! But when you are cooking outdoors, you need to have proper equipment.
Tips for using your Barbecue Smoker
Grilling is a quick hot fling you have with a steak, hamburger, or hot dog.. while barbecue describes the day(s)-long relationship you have with a rack of ribs.
Add Asian Flare to your Cooking
Asian countries have a long and rich culinary tradition. Throughout the vast continent, it is possible to see all manner of ingredients and tastes.
Grilling Tips
Grilling is effective for serving a great meal to several friends or a large family. It saves the kitchen and gives couples a chance to cook together for a change, instead of one preparing dinner alone!
Cooking of Pork
One of the chief advantages of pork is that about nine-tenths of the entire dressed animal may be preserved by curing and smoking. Originally, these processes required a period of 2 to 3 months for their completion, but they have gradually been shortened until now only a few days are required for the work.
Recipes for Left Over Pork
Here are a number of simple quick recipes and ideas you can use to make a meal of left over pork.
Butchering a Whole Pig
Your butcher usually buys a whole carcass of pork. He first divides it into halves by splitting it through the spine, and then cuts it up into smaller pieces. This article explains the various cuts and how to butcher a whole pig.
Pork and Religion
Some religions of the world forbid the eating of pork - the flesh of a pig. Pork has also been added to the list of these prohibitions of Islam. Due to this addition of pork in the Quranic list of prohibitions the Muslims do not eat pork.
Feral and Wild Pigs
Pigs sometimes escape the farms in which they were domesticated only to populate in the wild. Proper hygiene and prevention should be used when handling feral pigs as they may carry a variety of diseases.
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