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Chicago Stockyards 9
Two-thirds of the 8 million pigs that enter the Chicago stockyards are destined for pork joints : the rest are used to make sausages. England is a major client
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of Chicago Stockyards in 1911, a time when two-thirds of the 8 million pigs that entered these historic gates were destined for pork joints across the country and beyond. The remaining pigs were meticulously processed for sausage making, satisfying the growing demand for this versatile and beloved food staple. The Chicago Stockyards, established in the late 1860s, played a pivotal role in the American meat industry. This image offers a glimpse into the past, when the stockyards were the largest livestock market in the world. The pigs, some weighing as little as 50 pounds, were herded through the pens, their fates sealed for the butchery ahead. England, a major client, imported a significant portion of the pork and sausages produced in the Chicago Stockyards. The transatlantic trade relationship was mutually beneficial, with the British providing a steady demand for American pork and the Americans reaping the economic rewards. As you gaze at this photograph, imagine the sights, sounds, and smells that filled the air. The clanging of metal gates, the low grunts of the pigs, and the pungent aroma of freshly slaughtered meat. The stockyards were a testament to the industrial might and entrepreneurial spirit of America during this era. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich history of meat production in Chicago and the critical role it played in shaping the food industry as we know it today. As you take a sip of your favorite sausage or pork dish, remember the pigs that once roamed the pens of the Chicago Stockyards, their lives forever intertwined with the culinary traditions of the world.
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