As Proposition 12 takes effect, L.A. pitmasters face a 'once-in-a-generation' pork price crisis

https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2023-08-04/los-angeles-barbecue-restaurants-react-to-proposition-12-pork-prices

Five years ago, California voted yes on Proposition 12, which institutes standards to make the state's pork production more humane. Today, L.A. pitmasters are paying the price.

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skellener@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y (2 replies)

Look into animal meat replacements. There’s a ton of them out there these days.

Uranium3006@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

that shit's gotten so good in just the past 5 years. you can also make one yourself if you feel like it

skellener@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y

There also stuff that’s tried and true like jackfruit as pulled pork. It’s fantastic! 😊👍

makairo@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y

Bet those ethically farmed rib tips are fire