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    A Short History of American Hogs

    Barry Estabrook is a two-time James Beard Award-winning food writer. In his new book, Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat , he details the history of the pig in America. Music: “Nage Libre” by Herve Roy

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    By Evan Kleiman • Apr 24, 2015 • 1 min read

    Barry Estabrook is a two-time James Beard Award-winning food writer. In his new book, Pig Tales: An Omnivore's Quest for Sustainable Meat, he details the history of the pig in America.

    Music: “Nage Libre” by Herve Roy

    The full episode

    3 of 6
    Vegan Lox, Mastering Pasta, Charles Phan Remembers Leaving Vietnam
    1. 0:00Charles Phan and the Story of The Slanted Door
    2. 14:16Mastering Pasta with Marc Vetri
    3. 23:25A Short History of American HogsYou’re reading this
    4. 33:17Vegan Lox
    5. 41:36Market Report
    6. 49:13Jonathan Gold Reviews Cadet
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    3 of 6
    Vegan Lox, Mastering Pasta, Charles Phan Remembers Leaving Vietnam
    1. 0:00Charles Phan and the Story of The Slanted Door
    2. 14:16Mastering Pasta with Marc Vetri
    3. 23:25A Short History of American HogsYou’re reading this
    4. 33:17Vegan Lox
    5. 41:36Market Report
    6. 49:13Jonathan Gold Reviews Cadet
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