The pig is one of Louisiana’s most important animals. It’s where boudin, cracklins, andouille and tasso come from. Pork is often a key ingredient in gumbos, jambalayas and red beans and rice.

H am is often a staple of holiday dinners, and a whole one easily feeds most families. While delicious, few people stop to think about what part of the pig ham comes from, and unlike ribs, belly ...

Home Butchering Class Goes From Pig To Parts Pork lovers may be pining for their porcine fix as the economy puts the squeeze on everyone's wallets. But for the hard-core foodie, a DIY attitude can ...