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Prized pork takes the cake

From the hot dog stand Japadog in front of the Sutton Place Hotel on Burrard to the tables at West Fourth’s Fuel, the Berkshire swine (aka the “Rolls-Royce of pigs”) has found a home on dozens of Vancouver menus over the past couple of years. The product of humane raising without antibiotics, hormones, pens, or crates, local Berkshire pork is exquisitely marbled, the integrated fat loading the tender meat with flavours so clean that they bear little relation to the bland “other white meat” produced by factory farms. In Japan it’s called Kurobuta, or “black pig”, and it’s often marketed as such in North America. Though commonly thought of as a singular breed in its own right, a Kurobuta pig is actually a Berkshire pig (with or without the marketing lipstick). The semantics question stems from the 1800s, when British diplomats gave the Japanese several pigs as portly, delicious gifts. These were the most prized of the English heritage breed, and in Kagoshima Prefecture, the same bloodline has been maintained. The pig was later made infamous by George Orwell in his dystopian novel Animal Farm, in which the main villain, Napoleon, was a burly, “fierce-looking” Berkshire, thought by scholars to be a caricature of Stalin (“not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way”). While Berkshires can be extremely stubborn, jokes Dirk Keller, who maintains much of Vancouver’s supply at his Sloping Hill Farm in Qualicum Beach, “they are not mean at all.” Indeed, he deadpans, “any reference to a person as a ‘pig’ is an insult to pigs.”

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I had never heard of this before. I will have to see if it is on local menus in the united States.
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by trentplow on Mar 12 2010 at 10:58 AM

Another term "japadog" and kurobuta "black pig".
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by kattymerry12 on Mar 11 2010 at 9:11 AM

"hot dog stand Japadog in front of the Sutton Place Hotel".. hm.. i like the word hotdog and japadog.. still imagine taste of them.
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Its good to know Berkshire Meat is coming back.
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Its good to know Berkshire Meat is coming back.
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Its good to know Berkshire Meat is coming back.
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by ivanwilliam66 on Mar 10 2010 at 4:47 PM

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by ivanwilliam66 on Mar 10 2010 at 4:51 PM

Though commonly thought of as a singular breed in its own right. Thanks for informative post.

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by suvtoday on Mar 10 2010 at 6:27 AM

From pork chops on the grill to succulent tenderloin, pure Berkshire pork possess more flavor and taste than any other pork.
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by adith on Mar 10 2010 at 3:06 AM

For almost four centuries the most flavorful pork has come from the Berkshire breed of hogs. Known as the "black pig" to many, the superior taste of Berkshire makes it the ideal choice for everything from tasty barbecued chops to moist delicious hams.
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by umman2009 on Mar 7 2010 at 5:48 AM

Roasted pigs have to be one of the most tasting and savouring specialties I have ever tasted. I know this doesn't sound too good for PETA but I am only human and I can't help it.

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by KrisBall on Mar 6 2010 at 4:53 PM

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by johnhe on Mar 6 2010 at 9:23 AM

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by noucktourno on Mar 5 2010 at 3:41 AM

Pork is my favorite. And there is a big difference between free range pork and industrial stuff. I like pigs so much I'm even considering having one as a pet. I hear they are quite good at that. Better that dogs. We'll see. painting lessons dvd

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Wow, that seems like a very hot ingredient, will definitely try next time I make hot dogs!
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by Christopherham on Mar 4 2010 at 6:54 PM

Kurobuta is often marketed as such in North America. AKurobuta pig is actually a Berkshire pig. This Berkshire pork is very tasty and yummy.
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by haiko on Mar 4 2010 at 12:08 AM

I did not actually know that pigs have specific breeds not until I have read this post. Coming from a place that is known for the world renowned roasted pigs, I am amazed by this information. Without disregarding PETA, I think these breed of animals are one of the most sumptuous and mouth watering delicacies and not to mention a staple in all our festivities from this side of the world.

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by KrisBall on Mar 2 2010 at 3:50 PM

I found this recipe in Real Simple, and it seemed so easy I decided I’d have to try it. I never really thought about making my own pulled-pork, I figured it would be really hard and time consuming. But this is a very easy recipe
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by adith on Feb 23 2010 at 2:12 AM

Berkshire pork is famous for the perfect combination of juiciness, flavor and tenderness. One taste and you'll see why this line of meats has retained its popularity through the test of time.
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by adith on Feb 22 2010 at 12:05 AM

Discriminating consumers have recognized the special qualities of Berkshire pork for many years. Today, thanks to the efforts of industrious Berkshire breeders in the United States, the tenderness, juiciness, texture and overall flavor of pork from these special "black pigs" - or kurobuta - is available to diners anywhere around the world.
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The Berkshire hog had almost gone off into oblivion. It is good to know that it is making a comeback. Phenix City Real Estate

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