561869 Thu Oct 02 12:22:16 -0700 2008 6 7 Chicago Area 0 4077351 Is there anywhere in the city to buy berkshire pork (or kurobuta or whatever)? I see that Fox & Obel may have it, but for some reason I didn't remember seeing it when I was there... I'd like to be able to just buy a couple chops from time to time, but I'd be willing to wait until the next occaison and do a rack or something if it's going to be a trek. I live in Lakeview, but I do have a car. Thu Oct 02 12:22:16 -0700 2008 130757 barooo 1 4079867 I haven't found much luck finding it. Fox & Obel would be my recommendation. Just give them a call and see if they've got it. I get mine from here: http://www.heritagepork.com/berkshire_pork_mainpage Fri Oct 03 12:38:33 -0700 2008 4077351 24932 Chicago Wine Geek 1 4079886 This reply is unresponsive but last fall a foodie friend spent a kings ransom on kurabuta pork,gifting me and others generously. Color me unsophisticated but none of us were a bit impressed. dick. Fri Oct 03 12:45:00 -0700 2008 4077351 148516 mr jig 1 4080732 Farmers markets have some heritage pork varieties; the Lincoln Square market (Tuesdays 7-2ish) has one vendor with some cryovaced pork items- I've purchased the bacon every week I can make it to the market, and was quite impressed with the Berkshire Loin roast (from down on the Ham end- their butchers could use some primers), and a couple of Duroc selections- ham, chops, and tenders. If all else seems to fail, there's always the Meat markets- Ask at Gepparth's. If they are out of stock, call Chicago Game & Gourmet (312.455.1800 350 N. Ogden)- they're primarily a wholesaler, but if you're up to cash & carry, they have some amazing stuff. Fri Oct 03 20:53:29 -0700 2008 4077351 39914 lunchbox 2 4087430 I've heard good things about that chicago game & gourmet place, perhaps at some point that could be a field trip... I may try gepperth's partially because I've never been, but it's sounding like f&o is my default plan. I'm not sure what the pedigree of the pork was, and since the prices weren't super-high I'm guessing it was not truly legitimate, but before I moved here I lived in kansas city about 3 blocks from a butcher/market that carried a wide array of berkshire pork. I miss the pork chops and the loin roasts... Tue Oct 07 06:31:50 -0700 2008 4080732 130757 barooo 1 4478360 Frankenthread returns! Over this summer, I befriended the Meat vendor at the Lincoln Square Farmer's Market: C&D Family Farms, www.cdfamilyfarms.com, 574.772.5334. Duroc, I think Berkshire, and afew others- free-range, all natural goodness. The various roasts, chops, and shoulders I've played with have been wonderful, I'd recommend passing on the sausages, but do not pass go, do not collect $200 until you eat the BACON!!! I actually thought I was replying to a differnet thread- I'm glad I can give the contact info for C&D, though Thu Mar 05 21:13:26 -0800 2009 4077351 39914 lunchbox 2 4480082 Last month Fox & Obel they were carrying Duroc pork....which is pretty good stuff! Fri Mar 06 11:43:40 -0800 2009 4478360 211317 HoosierFoodie