The Meat Knowledge Dump

May 1, 2015Livestock Production, Miscellaneous MeatsArtisan Meat Processing, beef, Lamb, meat, pork, SausageGeorge Wolfer

A LOT OF THIS POST WAS COPIED FROM A USDA GLOSSARY OF MEAT TERMS. I have added some words and will continue to add more in the future. Abattoir- a slaughterhouse. Abdominal Tunic- the heavy sheet of connective tissue between the flank muscles. Acceptable Quality Level- the maximum number of defects per hundred units acceptable as a process average…. Read More »

American Meat History

October 15, 2014Meat Misinformationmeat, Meat industry, proteinGeorge Wolfer

Disclaimer: The well documented historical information chronicled in the book In Meat We Trust does not rightly belong in the Meat Misinformation category on the Pork & Beef Express. However, I’m placing my review of this book in that category so it will eventually stand in stark contrast to what some meat industry outsiders attempt to pass-off as “gospel” to the meat… Read More »