Fermentation is quite possibly the oldest food processing technique, and the recipes our producers use have roots going back millennia. The same is true of our favorite cured meats. Many of our favorite cheeses are made using production practices-like using raw milk or aging on wooden boards -similar to those used hundreds or even thousands of years ago. Most cheeses must spend weeks, months, or years aging to peak ripeness. One thing we love about cheese is that it connects us to the past-literally and figuratively. Regional Cured Meats Made With Traditional Recipes Our charcuterie and cured meat brands seek out heritage breed pigs like Tamworth, Iberico, and Berkshire-not only because their meat makes for a better product, but also because these unique breeds give us a taste of the food traditions these ancient recipes come from. One of the best ways to keep these rare heritage breeds in existence is to encourage farms to raise them. As agriculture industrialized, many of these heritage breeds fell out of favor as traits like size, quick growth, and milk volume were prioritized over flavor. Raising animals on pasture where they can roam and forage freelyīefore the mid-20th century, farmers and breeders raised animals to develop traits like flavorful meat or extra-rich milk.Working with third-party auditors like Animal Welfare Approved or Global Animal Partnership.While each company is different, the types of practices they use include: The producers we’ve chosen to include work directly with farmers to ensure that the meats they process aren’t just more sustainable, but also ethically raised. Sourcing sustainably made charcuterie and local cured meats can be a challenge, but the producers we source from take care to minimize their environmental impact by sourcing from independent farms and cooperatives-not factory farms of CAFOs (contained animal feeding operations), which damage air, land, and water. Lucky for us (and you), products that meet these criteria have a good chance of tasting amazing, too. We also support makers who are keeping heritage breed animals and traditional foodways alive by using them in their production. How We Chose the Best Artisan Cured Meats for Our Subscription BoxĪside from great flavor, we ensure that the cured meats in our subscription box program adhere to our standards for sustainability and ethical production. We’re so excited to share these amazing American-made types of cured meats with you! But first, we had to do some research to find ethical artisan producers who meet our strict standards for quality and sustainability. For a complete tasting experience, you can add on crackers and a trio of gourmet goodies-including chocolate, olives, and cured meats-to get a complete tasting experience.īest of all, the subscription is flexible and customizable based on your cheese preferences and dietary needs, so you'll always be able to enjoy everything in your box. Each box features 3 luscious wedges that we ship straight to your door. We’ve offered a cheese subscription service for a while now-and now we’re making it even better! Our new subscription includes even more gourmet goodies for you to enjoy with your favorite American specialty cheeses-including cured meats! Our Cheese Subscription BoxĬheese Grotto's Monthly Cheese Subscription is the easiest way to try new and exciting American artisan cheeses from all over the country. And as a reward – treat yourself.Hunting for a holiday gift for the cheese and charcuterie lover in your life? Check out our online cheese gift shop for cheese and cured meat packages, kitchen gear, and even home cheesemaking equipment and classes. Beautifully packaged delights that show your taste in gift giving and will delight the palate of the lucky lot receiving it. You really can’t beat Paxton and Whitfield for solving the never-ending problem of what to send to congratulate, commiserate, or just say ‘Thank You’ Their service is superb and oh so reliable and the provender, wonderful. Just place an order with Paxton and Whitfield and you’ll put a smile on the dial of whoever receives the package. Thank you for your excellent standards, product, and customer service.”Īugust 2020: “Just say ‘cheese’ and you’ll have a grin on your face. I do highly recommend this shop and service. All was supreme and I shall be back again. It was a huge hit and delivery went without a hitch. He was thrilled with the large box of amazing cheeses and goodies. August 2020: “I sent a box of cheeses, crackers and added a few chutneys to the order as a birthday present to my son-in-law in Edinburgh.
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