Whole Hog Butchery & Charcuterie Workshop in Kentucky

This December, we’ll be hosting three days honoring one of our pigs the best way we know how: by turning it into some of the finest meats in the world.

Chris Luke, of Middle Ground Farm, teaming up with our good friends from Hand Hewn Farm, for a 3-day, hands-on whole hog butchering workshop. We’ll start with a live animal and guide you through each step of the process: humane slaughter, whole-animal butchery, and a deep dive into traditional curing techniques—prosciutto, capicola, bacon, salami, sausages, pâté, and more.

This is an immersive workshop. You’ll work beside us each day, and share food, drink, and knowledge around the table each evening.

December 5-7, 2025
Middle Ground Fam – Morehead, Kentucky

Join us for a transformative three-day, hands-on workshop where the field meets the cutting table and the cutting table leads to world-class charcuterie.

This immersive experience will guide you through the entire journey of whole hog butchery and pork preservation—starting with one of these exceptionally raised pigs.