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    Good Food

    Why Is Heritage Pork So Expensive?

    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 investigates the commercial pork industry and offers alternative methods to raise and consume pigs. Music: "Sit Still" by Grouplove

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    By Evan Kleiman • Apr 17, 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 investigates the commercial pork industry and offers alternative methods to raise and consume pigs.

    Music: "Sit Still" by Grouplove

    The full episode

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    California Olive Oil, Cuban Natilla, What's Wrong with "Big Pig?"
    1. 0:00The Cuban Table, from Havana to Miami
    2. 11:41How California Olive Oil Is Changing the Industry
    3. 20:12Market Report
    4. 29:49Jonathan Gold Reviews Redbird
    5. 37:23A Plan to Compost Human Remains
    6. 47:42Why Is Heritage Pork So Expensive?You’re reading this
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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

    6 of 6
    California Olive Oil, Cuban Natilla, What's Wrong with "Big Pig?"
    1. 0:00The Cuban Table, from Havana to Miami
    2. 11:41How California Olive Oil Is Changing the Industry
    3. 20:12Market Report
    4. 29:49Jonathan Gold Reviews Redbird
    5. 37:23A Plan to Compost Human Remains
    6. 47:42Why Is Heritage Pork So Expensive?You’re reading this
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