Month 4 - March 2024
Your CSA program has been carefully designed to pair each month's contents with the season and special events/holidays happening that month
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ABOUT THE CUTS...
PORK
Picnic Shoulder Roast - Pork shoulder goes by several names at the grocery store including picnic roast, Boston butt, blade roast, and pork butt. Common cooking methods for pork shoulder include braising, smoking, roasting, grilling, and slow cooking.
Boneless Pork Chop - Pork chops are the most popular cut of pork. They come from the loin, which is the meat that runs from the pig's hip to it's shoulder. While there are a variety of pork chop cuts - rib, loin, sirloin, top loin, and blade chops, it's important to remember that they all cook the same. For tender and delicious pork chops prepare your cut of meat to the internal temperature of 145°F
Ground Italian Sausage - Essentially any sausage is seasoned ground pork. Italian sausage is seasoned with Italian spices. Optimal cooking methods are pretty much anything! Grill, roast/bake, pan-broil/skillet, braise/pot roast, broil, smoke is just a few to name.
Bratwurst - I am not sure Brats need much of an explanation in Wisconsin!
Ground Pork - A virtual freezer staple. Ground pork is versatile as it soaks up any flavor you add to it with spices and sauces. Change up some of your favorite recipes by swapping out other ground meats for ground pork. No Italian sausage or breakfast sausage on hand? No problem! Just flavor your own! Optimal cooking methods are pretty much anything! Grill, roast/bake, pan-broil/skillet, braise/pot roast, broil, smoke is just a few to name.
BEEF
Chuck Roast - The chuck roast comes from the shoulder area of the animal and yields cuts known for their rich, beefy flavor. Features roasts that are ideal for slow cooking. Optimal cooking methods include braise/pot roast, slow cooker.
Sirloin Steaks - Sirloin steaks are a flavorful cut that is versatile and juicy. It is a bit leaner than the ribeye or other premium steaks but just as delicious when served as a steak, cut into kabobs or steak tips. Sirloin steaks come from the Sirloin Primal near the middle rear of the beef. Optimal cooking methods include grill, pan-broil/skillet, stir-fry, broil, smoke, sous vide.
Ground Beef - A favorite by all and a freezer staple. Versatility and rich flavor make ground beef beef's most popular item. It is perfect for burgers, tacos, casseroles, and everything in-between. Optimal cooking methods are pretty much anything! Grill, roast/bake, pan-broil/skillet, braise/pot roast, broil, smoke are just a few to name.
**Information source www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com and the Cattlemen's Beef Board, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Pork Board, and Meat Illustrated.