Wild Boar Charcuterie

The earliest Polynesian settlers introduced the pig to the islands, which played an important role in ancient Hawai‘i.  Not only were they a food source, but they have great significance in Hawaiian culture, as pigs are mentioned in many legends.

Kamapua`a, the pig-god, was highly revered.

Pigs were often used as sacrifice, and it was also kapu (forbidden) for women to eat pigs until 1819, when the kapu system was abolished.

Pigs have become feral since its introduction, destroying rainforests, endangering native plants, and causing havoc to many farms throughout the islands.

The wild pigs used in this course are trapped on a farm, Hawaiian Hogs, in Waimea, fed mac nuts, and processed through a USDA facility, allowing consumers access to this wild game meat.  

Wild boar prosciutto from Waimea Butcher Shop will be served alongside local goat cheese and other accoutrements.