I have once again realised why I don't watch the news, aparently, in the comming yeah there will be a shortage of not only bacon but pork products in general. And today it was also all over the place today. And people all over the blogosphear are loseing their fucking minds.
Its really not that big a deal. Trust me.
As a bacon lover it will be all right. I have even joined the "Twee hipster" movement, as someone called it, and had a bacon sundae.(picture below) And one time in college partook in bacon infused burbon. (Was amazingly awsome by the way) But back to the subject, The decline in pig harvests this year is due directly to the rise in the cost to raise pigs specificly food.
In the future, what can we do to not have this happen again, not to sound preachy but the word is sustainable local farming. Bring back the neighborhood butcher who can help people make smart food choices, and be less wasteful with their food.
As far as my advice for all of you, there is more to the world then just pork. While I don't reccomend turkey or soy bacon. I am a huge fan of steak and eggs for breakfast. With time we will get thru this and bacon will be back. I promise.
Well well well. You hit the nail on the head. Commercial bacon & pork products might be on the financial rise --- but if you source out a local farmer and/or butcher you can definitly still enjoy them at a significantly decreased cost.
ReplyDeleteWhere I grew up you could buy pork and beef by the whole animal, half, quarter, etc. You basically pre-paid the farmer to raise it for you --- and then paid the cost of slaughter/butchering/packaging. It worked out to be FAR cheaper than any grocery store. My brother bought 2 pigs this year from a local raiser for $200 each, and then pays another $150 to have it cut/smoked/packed. Not bad... pork at less than $1/pound.
Thanks Chrissy.
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