FED Workshop - How To: Butcher and Cure a Hog

Join us for an immersive Butchery and Charcuterie Workshop, where you'll experience the time-honored relationship between farmer and butcher firsthand. This workshop offers a rare opportunity to prepare a hog for preservation with the butcher who expertly cures the meat—a tradition that dates back centuries, long before refrigeration.

During this hands-on experience, you'll dive into the rich history of meat curing and watch as our expert butcher breaks down a heritage pig, born, raised, and processed right here on a local farm in Boulder County. You'll have the chance to participate in the breakdown and fabrication of classic charcuterie such as lomo, coppa, pancetta, prosciutto, culatello, and even learn about the delicate process of making fermented salami.

This intimate event also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of River Bear American Meat’s renowned salami production. Enjoy a curated tasting of their finest salami and charcuterie, and as a special takeaway, each guest…