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Weekly Specials: May 14, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by admin

This week’s sandwich is the Classic Cuban: Roasted heritage pork, house-smoked ham, imported swiss, mustard and sour pickles on an Eli’s hard roll. Made to order. Call us at 203-226-MEAT (6328) to avoid waiting and having to stare at beautiful meat … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Chili Classic

Posted on March 14, 2013 by admin

The Connecticut Chili Classic, presented by Craft Butchery, will take place on Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM @ SoNo Marketplace, South Norwalk. Yeah…you heard right. The challenge for the best chili is on! In its inaugural … Continue reading →

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Prime Cuts

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin

Inside the brightly lit storefront of Saugatuck Craft Butchery, Ryan Fibiger stood before an oversized carving table, gripped his bladed knife and sliced into a large section of lamb. The meat had been picked up from a local farm that … Continue reading →

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Sausage Making

Posted on February 20, 2013 by admin

Learn the art of sausage making from Paul Nessel, Westport’s “Sausage King”, in this  special two hour hands-on class. We will discuss flavor, texture, grinding, how to handle and stuff casings, and show you how we make our delicious sausages. … Continue reading →

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Butchery 101

Posted on February 10, 2013 by admin

Butchery 101 classes are offered for pork, beef, lamb and chicken. Each class is two hours long, and emphasizes hands-on participation.   Topics include: Craft Butchery philosophies on sourcing and sustainability Butchering knife skills Basic animal anatomy Demonstrations by a … Continue reading →

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Bacon, and How It Came to Be

Posted on January 28, 2013 by admin

By BEN PAYNTER of the New York Times   KANSAS CITY, MO. — For Alex Swanstrom, an auditor at a financial firm, cutting into the dead pig wasn’t hard. It was what happened next that made him rethink whether whole-animal … Continue reading →

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RJ M of Greenwich, CT

Posted on January 14, 2013 by admin

You cannot believe how much better everything tastes from this place. The chicken breasts are the juiciest, most flavorful I have ever eaten and the steaks are absolutely top notch. The butchers are all very knowledgeable and their recommendations have … Continue reading →

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Special Holiday Class: Roasts, Birds, Hams & More

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

Special Holiday Class: Roasts, Birds, Hams & More In preparation for the holiday season we’re here to help ease the stress of creating a masterpiece that will have your family and friends talking about your meal until next year. Learn … Continue reading →

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Greenwich Food+Wine Festival – Pig Butchering Demonstration

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

Greenwich Food+Wine Festival, Pig Butchering Demonstration Oct. 6, 2012: Join us for our second appearance at the Greenwich 2012 FOOD+WINE FESTIVAL. Fairfield and Westchester Counties’ Culinary Best come together for this 6.3 Acre Gourmet Festival! On Saturday, October 6 the … Continue reading →

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Westport Farmers’ Market – Pig Butchering Demonstration

Posted on October 22, 2012 by admin

Westport Farmers’ Market, Pig Butchering Demonstration Oct. 4, 2012: Come watch and learn as our butchers walk through the basic anatomy of a pig, artfully carving it into primals, then individual cuts. The Westport Farmers’ Market is at the Imperial … Continue reading →

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