Buyers Guide to Local Meat (Virtual)
Ever wonder where your grocery store meat comes from? Join expert butcher, Ben Buchanan, and learn about how to purchase more sustainable, locally sourced meat products. Participants will learn about options for purchasing quality local meat and how to get the best beef, pork, and poultry for their buck.
This is a virtual workshop. A zoom link will be provided at least one week before the class.
Beef Cutting Demonstration & Steak Dinner
Enjoy a beef cutting demonstration with an expert butcher followed by a delicious, locally sourced premium steak dinner.
Make and Take Sausage Class
Learn the art of fresh sausage making with local butcher, Ben Buchanan! Participants will get a hands on introduction to the craft, and will learn all about cut selection, boning, grinding, seasoning, and stuffing homemade sausage. The meat, equipment, and ingredients will be provided, and participants will be able to create custom flavors for their sausage.
All participants will take home their own sausages from class!
This will be an in-person class. Chatham University’s current policy requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students participating in face-to-face classes or campus activities.
Knife Sharpening Class & Workshop
Join Ben Buchanan, expert butcher to learn the basics in knife sharpening. Participants will learn basic knife care and use, the types of sharpening techniques, and get hands-on experience with a sharpening stone. 50% of event proceeds will be support Community Kitchen PIttsburgh workforce development program.