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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR SUPPORTING THE VISION AND PAVING THE ROAD TO A BETTER FOOD SYSTEM Events like COCHON555 support local agriculture and create word-of-mouth marketing for the farm and those raising heritage breeds. The news of the events develop deeper interest in existing and up and coming restaurants to join the conversation about supporting local food. S P OT LI GH T S P O NS O RS
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NEW YORK, MINNEAPOLIS, HOUSTON, DENVER, LOS ANGELES, MIAMI, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON DC, CHICAGO, SAN FRANCISCO
FOCUS: HYPER-LOCAL, FINE-DINING TIMING: JANUARY - MAY REGION: OUR FAVORITE FOOD TOWNS
North’s America most talked about culinary competition. This one-of-a-kind stand-up tasting reception features five chefs cooking five heritage breed pigs in a friendly competition for a cause. Guests help us vote for the best bite of the day and the winner is announced the “Princess or Prince of Porc”. The ten-city tour kicks-off every January and unites consumers with local farmers, renowned chefs, prominent winemakers, restaurateurs, craft brewers and distillers.
GRAND COCHON SNOWMASS ASPEN
FOCUS: THE BEST 30 BITES FROM TOUR TIMING: SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2016 REGION: NATIONAL COMPETITION
Immediately following the COCHON555 tour, ten regional winners fly to Colorado to compete at Grand Cochon. The Finale spotlights ‘Best 30 Bites’ from COCHON555. 10 Chefs + 10 Pigs in a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all culinary showdown; crowning the winner of the event the “Queen or King of Porc”. The allinclusive event features caviar, oysters, cheese, wines, brews, cider, spirits and much much more.
HERITAGE FIRE SNOWMASS ASPEN & NAPA VALLEY
FOCUS: ASADOR FIRE COOKING TIMING: JUNE & AUGUST REGION: NATIONAL CHEFS + NATIVE FIRES
Heritage Fire is a hyper-local, whole animal, live-fire, allinclusive outdoor food and wine event celebrating responsibly raised heritage breed animals (beef, lamb, goat, rabbit, fish, birds) raised with purpose and passion. These two annual events featuring 3,000 pounds of fire-kissed meat prepared by 50+ notable chefs, continues to climb ranks of the best culinary events of all-time. The first is held in Snowmass Colorado during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, followed by Napa Valley midAugust. Any fire-cooking enthusiast’s culinary dream come true.
HERITAGE BBQ CHICAGO, TORONTO, WASHINGTON D.C., SAN FRANCISCO, AUSTIN
FOCUS: BBQ GOES GLOBAL, GOES LOCAL TIMING: SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER REGION: NATIONAL COMPETITION
Heritage BBQ is a friendly competition between five chefs cooking five whole heritage breed pigs in a multitude of global grilling expressions, like Korean BBQ, Argentine, Luau, Char Siu, Cambodian, Filipino, Peruvian and Barbacoa. Tagged the “World’s First Global BBQ Fair & Exhibition”, this educational feast features top chefs showcasing old-world traditions, recipes steeped in heritage and globally influenced cooking techniques. Together we explore new pairings of wine, brews and spirits with global flavors cooked up by the best at an all-inclusive feast.
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CHANGING THE FUTURE OF OUR FOOD
The challenges that face family farmers are on our front burner. In September we launched Piggy Bank, a foundation to gift heritage breed pigs to family farmers in exchange for business plans. All business plans will be shared via online for the global community. Piggy Bank will support existing farmers requiring genetics to diversify bloodlines or rebuild herds as a result of disease or natural disaster. In just a few years, Cochon555 has created a massive conversation around heritage breed pigs and today we shift our mission to develop a vibrant farming community who can share and benefit from promoting the conversation of open source agriculture. Piggy Bank is a foundation - a transparent agriculture system for the family farming movement. Bottom line, we need a culinary landscape with safer food choices that will benefit our youth tomorrow.
We call it open source agriculture.
Piggy Bank is a solution. Piggy Bank is a movement. Piggy Bank creates new farmers. Piggy Bank will inspire more livestock banks. Piggy Bank will change our landscape.
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SPONSOR BOARD
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2016 NATIONAL TOUR
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OUR MISSION
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POP-UP BUTCHER SHOP
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MEET THE CHEFS & THEIR PIGS
benefitting PIGGY BANK
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PUNCH KINGS w. BRECKENRIDGE
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TODAY’S WINERIES
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RAMEN BAR w. WINES OF GERMANY
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GET TIKI w. THE PERFECT PUREE
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HERITAGE RUM CART
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PERFECT MARGARITA w. DON JULIO
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PERFECT MANHATTAN BAR
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“CHUPITO” MEZCAL EXPERIENCE
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TARTARE BAR feat. CREEKSTONE FARMS
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CHEF’S COURSE
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HERITAGE BREED PIG GUIDE
benefitting PIGGY BANK
EVENT TIMELINE 4:00 VIP HOUR 4:30
PUNCH KINGS
5:00 VOTING BEGINS 5:10 BUTCHER SHOP OPENS 6:30 RAMEN BAR 6:35 VOTING CLOSES 6:45 SWINE & SWEETS 7:00 LAST WORD 7:30 AWARDS
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Red Wattle AMELIA FARM & MARKET
BUTCHER DEMO WITH THE SUPPORT OF
Andrew Vaserfirer REVIVAL MARKET
TAKE HOME HERITAGE PORC
100% of the proceeds go to support Piggy Bank, the open source agricultural sanctuary for heritage breed pigs.
KEEP IT SIMPLE, AND DON’T OVERCOOK ROASTING BY WEIGHT 375oF - 35min per 1lb UNTIL INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 135° 4
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CHEFS PIGS & THEIR
VOTE FOR THE BEST BITE OF THE DAY & THE NEXT PRINCE OR PRINCESS OF PORC
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JEAN-PHILIPPE GASTON IZAKAYA
@FRENCHFRYGASTON He quickly made a name for himself, and was selected “Up and Coming Chef of the Year” by the Houston Culinary Awards while at Haven; Cove was an instant success and was ranked #10 on Alison Cooks annual “Top 100 Restaurants” list in 2013. In 2014, Gaston again joined forces with Chef Manabu Horiuchi to open Izakaya, where the two serve as Co-Executive Chefs. At this modern day izakaya, the menu reflects today’s global palate, peppered with Gaston’s sense of fun.
SWABIAN HALL
from
Black Hill Ranch
@blackhillmeats
Created in 1821 in Germany, the pig was a result between the mating of Wild Russian Boar and the Meishan from China, the fattest pig in the world with the leanest pig in the world. The meat is darker than some pork from other breeds and has an intensive flavor. It is especially succulent with a distinctive aroma and a strong taste.
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JUSTIN YU
OXHEART RESTAURANT
@TETSUJUSTIN Justin Yu is a native Houstonian and graduate of Memorial High School and the Culinary Institute of America. He has cooked in highly rated restaurants in the states and internationally. At Oxheart, Justin cooks seasonally inspired, vegetable-focused cuisine. The restaurant has been lucky to have been mentioned.
IBERICO
from
Acorn Seekers
@Acornseekers
Originating from the Iberian Peninsula, Ibericos are descendent of wild boars. Ibericos are short-haired black pigs, with black hooves, large torsos, slender legs and a very long snout, which is distinctive of their great foraging abilities. It is a breed known for roaming pastures while snacking on acorns. Iberico pork is highly micro-marbled with large fat caps, perfect for cured meats.
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DAVID CORDUA AMÉRICAS
@DCORDUA Trained in the kitchens of Paris and the California wine country David has continued the legacy of his family’s Nuevo Latino cooking tradition at their 9 Houston area restaurants where he serves as Executive Chef. In 2010 he was named Up and Coming Chef of the Year at the Houston Culinary Awards and in 2015 he was awarded 40 Under 40 by the Houston Business Journal as well as Truffle Chef of the Year in the Houston Truffle Chef Charity Challenge.
HEREFORD
from
Black Hill Ranch
@blackhillmeats
Originating from the U.S. during the 1920’s, the Hereford is a rare, but well-known breed. Resembling Hereford cows, these hogs have a distinguished reddish-brown coat and white face. The Hereford is known for its calm disposition and ability to thrive on pastures. It is a slowergrowing breed, yielding rich colored, marbled meat.
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RICHARD KNIGHT HUNKY DORY
@HUNKYDORYHTX Born in England, Richard Knight worked as an executive chef in kitchens around the UK before moving to Houston, Texas to open the critically acclaimed “Feast” restaurant in 2008. After “Feast” Richard joined the Treadsack team and opened their new restaurant “Hunky Dory” in October of 2015. The restaurant continues to wow both customers and press with its combination of the best of an old world dining experience with a great neighborhood feel.
BLACK/SPOT CROSS from All We Need Farm #AllWeNeedFarms A farmer’s cross of two breeds, a Gloucestershire Old Spot and a Large Black. Large Blacks are known for their pasture foraging, large belly and high micro-marbling. Old Spots are known for their floppy ears, high ratio ratio and flavorful meat. Combining the traits of the two breeds ensures a rich and deliciously moist pork.
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WILLIAM WRIGHT HELEN GREEK FOOD AND WINE
@HELLOWILLWRIGHT The multi-experienced Executive Chef William Wright, 27, has focused on culinary cuisines from around the globe and most recently zeroed in on Greece, focusing on traditional dishes from every region for Rice Village’s Helen Greek Food and Wine. Wright has embraced the art of regionality and simplicity into his cuisine by learning Houston’s diverse cuisines and using his well-accredited culinary skills.
LARGE BLACK
from
Shiner Pork
#ShinerPork
Originating from Chinese breeds brought to England, the Large Black is a critically rare breed known for its taste, pasture foraging skills and overall hardiness. Large Blacks have short black hair, wide shoulders and a long body. When harvested, even at 200 pounds, the micromarbling, short muscle fibers and excellent bellies produce exceptional bacon and moist meat with old world flavor.
THE 2015 WINNING PUNCH KINGS COCKTAIL BLISSFULLY UNAWARE PUNCH by MORGAN WEBER of COLTIVARE in HOUSTON, TX
Punch was the grandaddy of all cocktails,
Founded in 2007 by Bryan Nolt, Breckenridge Distillery is one of the bestknown and fastest-growing craft spirits distilleries in the US.
meant for sharing amongst friends and enhancing social engagements. The theme of the competition is large format and the participating bartenders are given 30 minutes to prepare 1 punch bowl featuring 1 bottle of Breckenridge Bourbon along with their special ingredients. Presented to notable judges, the winner receives a trophy, bragging rights, a $1000 bottle of Breckenridge Reserve Bourbon and a spot at the finals in Snowmass/Aspen, Colorado this Summer.
CHECK OUT ALL THE GREAT PUNCH RECIPES, PHOTOS AND VIDEOS AT PUNCHKINGS.COM
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THE 5 WINEMAKERS with special guest Matt Courtney of Arista Winery
PAUL DRAPER Ridge Vineyards @RidgeVineyards
RAJAT PARR Sandhi Wines @sandhiwines
ABE SCHOENER The Scholium Project @scholiumwines
PAX MAHLE Pax Wine Cellars @PaxMahle
JEFF PISONI Pisoni Estate @PisoniVineyards
THE WORLD IS WATCHING Fifty of the nation’s top sommeliers tell us what they think pairs best with heritage breed pork cooked by notable chefs. The best wine across-the-board will be selected as today’s winner.
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ALYSIAN WINES @AlysianWines
ANTICA NAPA VALLEY @AnticaWine
AZZURRO WINE COMPANY #AzzurroWine
LAKE SONOMA WINERY @LakeSonomaWine
TASTE THE NEW
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@GermanWineUSA
Taste the New Ramen Bar paired with the stunning Wines of Germany. The 5 elements of ramen appeal to taste, aroma, texture and aesthetic. By arranging these elements with the beautiful Wines of Germany, the harmonies are endless, difficult to describe, impossible to ignore.
MANABU ‘HORI’ HORIUCHI of Kata Robata
THE 5 ELEMENTS OF RAMEN: AROMA OIL + BROTH + TARE + NOODLE + TOPPING
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PERFECT PUREE TIKI BAR with BRECKENRIDGE PRODUCTS
FEAT. Breckenridge
Distillery
RECIPE 11/2 ounce of Tequila 1/4 ounce of simple syrup 1/2 lime fresh squeezed salt the rim
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Pack with ice. Add two Luxardo cherries, two fingers of bourbon, whiskey or rye. Shake, shake, shake, enjoy!
MEZCAL is a distilled spirit made from the maguey plant (a form of agave) native to Mexico. The word mezcal comes from Nahuatl mexcalli which means “oven-cooked agave”. The maguey grows in many parts of Mexico, though most mezcal is made in Oaxaca.
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KNOW THE BREEDS BERKSHIRE
RED WATTLE
MANGALITSA “WOOLY PIG”
Originating from Britain, Berkshire is the most popular of the heritage breeds. Known as “Kurobuta” in Japan, this pig is black with white legs, and has become a favorite with chefs because of its intramuscular marbling. The breed yields a brighter pork than most, and features a thick, delicious fat cap. The meat is sweet and creamy with hints of nuttiness, which is typical of the finishing
Originating from New Caledonia, a French Island in the South Pacific, the Red Wattle gets its name from its red color and the fleshy skin that hangs under its jowls. is extremely rare breed adapts to climates well and is an excellent forager. It is prized for its tender meat and splendid hams. Red Wattle pork is lean and juicy with a rich beef-like taste and texture.
Originating from Hungary in the early 1800’s, the Mangalitsa is a very rare breed, and is said to be the Wagyu of pork. The breed is characterized by its course, wooly coat and ability to withstand extreme conditions. Mangalitsa pork is known for its high-quality, lard-type fat, and its high percentage of marbling, which doubles that of average pork. The Mangalitsa yields juicy and flavorful meat.
process in several areas.
TAMWORTH
DUROC
LARGE BLACK
While it remains challenged, it is possible that the Tamworth originated from Ireland before being bred extensively in England. Smaller in comparison, the Tamworth has a reddish coat, muscular top, rounded back, upright ears and a long snout. Its disposition is very rugged, thrifty and active. Known for its ample belly “aka the best bacon hog”, the Tamworth displays a firm trim jowl and underline with muscular hams.
Originated from the blending of two strains of hogs from New Jersey and New York in 1830. This breed has long been known for its ability to grow faster on less feed. Duroc is high in marbling (small flecks of fat within the muscle) making its spareribs and shoulder roasts sweet & juicy.
Originating from Chinese breeds brought to England, the Large Black is a critically rare breed known for its taste, pasture foraging skills and overall hardiness. Large Blacks have short black hair, wide shoulders and a long body. When harvested, even at 200 pounds, the micro-marbling, short muscle fibers and excellent bellies produce exceptional bacon and moist meat with old world flavor.
YORKSHIRE
HAMPSHIRE
OSSABAW
The Yorkshire breed was developed in England in the county of York. The modern Yorkshire is white in color, with erect ears, and is the most recorded swine breed in the United States. It is very muscular pig, with with a large frame know for raising large litters in addition to being very sound and durable on pasture. The Yorkshire has a high proportion of lean meat and low backfat.
The English breed, Hampshire is known for its amazing carcass, hardy vigor and superior fat to meat ratio in the belly and loin. The trim, fine-coated Hampshire is black with a white saddle, which includes the forelegs. Recent selection has improved the breed’s growing ability, and its carcass is among the highest in quality and quantity of meat.
Originating from Spain, and of Iberian decent, this feral breed lives off the coast of Georgia on Ossabaw Island. ey are small range pigs, meaning they are isolated foragers. They have a heavy coat and long snout. Extremely rare, this breed has a high percentage of healthy monounsaturated fat and makes great charcuterie. The quality of their fat and marbling has increased their popularity within the chef community.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE OLD SPOT
MULEFOOT
KUNE KUNE
Originating from England, the Gloucestershire Old Spot is a critically rare breed. Nicknamed “orchard pig”, the Old Spot is white with black spots, has floppy ears and a medium-sized body. Known for its higher fat ratio, the breed remains remarkably hardy with flavorful meat, excellent for aging abilities and a gentle temperament, making it popular with farmers. The meat has a distinctive layer of back fat, which adds to the succulent flavor overall.
Originating from the U.S., the Mulefoot is a black hog named for its solid hoof, which resembles a mule. Critically rare, this breed recently won several blind taste tests against eight different heritage breeds. The Mulefoot’s disposition is docile, and weight gain is between 400-600 pounds before age two. Known for its premium hams, the superior tasting meat is red with freckled marbling.
Kunekune Pigs are the only breed of swine known to fatten on grass with so very little needed in the way of supplementation. Their wide head, dished face, and short, upturned snout speaks to their tendency to graze rather than root. They produce a quality, marbled meat as well as a good quantity of useable fat.
OTHER NOTABLE BREEDS: GUINEA HOG, HEREFORD, POLAND CHINA, MIESHAN, CHESTER WHITE, IBERIAN, EUROPEAN WILD, LACOMBE, ESSEX SADDLEBACK, LANDRACE