A few weeks ago, I read an article in The New York Times about the improbable life of Margaret B. Jones, a half-white, half-Native American foster child who came up hard on the streets of South ...

In terms of seasoning, Fudgy Brabham’s hoppin’ John – which he’s prone to call a neck bone perloo – doesn’t call for much: salt, pepper and a fair amount of pork fat. But Brabham believes the secret ...

When I picked up my organic, local heritage Duroc pig at the Caughman’s Meat Plant in Lexington, S.C., it had all the usual parts: pork chops, ribs, ham and ground pork. My favorite is the ground pork ...

1.Roast neck bones at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes or until golden brown 2.Combine all ingredients in the largest stock pot and add enough water to cover everything by about 2” 3.Bring to a boil ...

Neck-bone gravy is the original Sunday supper. One day’s labor provides family dinner on Sunday evening, along with enough left over for an effortless weeknight meal. A simple tomato sauce is enriched ...