Days ago, my husband's Uncle celebrated his 84th birthday. As we all know, human life spans are becoming shorter these days. His children decided to have a simple party as their way of Thanksgiving.
I can no longer recall when it started, but the Swine flu affected the price of pork meat this year. So, here in my husband's hometown, they opted to raise Baboy ramo/Native pigs.* It was cheaper, and I was even surprised that it wasn't weighed to determine its price. (Should be sold per kilo.) Since the one who will be cooking is my brother-in-law, whose house is next to ours, the pig was slaughtered in our backyard.
I know they are meant to be eaten and serve as food for humans, but hearing its cry while these guys were slashing its neck? Damn, I pity her so much 😥. I supposed my son and I would be watching, but I closed our door and windows since I couldn't bear the scene. Others might have laughed at me, but it felt like she was shouting for help. Yet I just ignored her.
This is how we usually cook for parties here in the countryside. As dishes are in bulk, that means it will consume a lot of gas. In order to save gas, gentlemen gather wood to be used to light fires. It might amaze you that these people are doing this for free. Unlike in the city, you will need to hire a chef.
My baby in his nosey era.🤣 He used to stay outside in the morning watching the leaves on the trees dance as the wind blew. However, due to the smoke from the firewood that might affect his health, I just let him peek out the window.
But he was heavy, and holding him for a long time was making my arms numb and my waist ache.
That made me decide to put him on the bed, and the tantrums started until he fell asleep 😆.
I was about to sleep, too, in broad daylight, but I heard a loud knock at the door.
You want Dinuguan? Pork blood stew? Brother-in-law asked me.
I don't know if this is available in other countries, but others will find it gross.
What is Dinuguan?
- A Filipino dish usually made from pork intestine and blood after being slaughtered.
Was it safe to eat?
Honestly, I don't eatdon'ton't know the person who cooks, as it requires effort to prepare. Intestines should be clean.
It's been years since I tasted a delicious dinuguan, and knowing that the ingredients are fresh, I excitedly took a bowl.
I took some rice and prepared to eat lunch.
First bite of a spoon, it tastes weird. The second attempt, it was like I could still hear the pig crying! 😟
Oh no! I could no longer bear to eat the dish! For the first time, I set aside the food as I wanted to throw up!
Lhes, here. Do you want adobo? My sister-in-law came to our house with a bowl of pork and bo. Just smelling and seeing the meat makes me puke, so I told her as much as I wanted; my tummy couldn't.
Tita Lhes, grandma says the party started, come over. Husband's nephew said.
There was a lot of food at the table, but nothing enticed me. It was all pork, shrimp, and cr bs. However, out of gratitude, I took a few. Shrimp? I will just drink medicine afterward.
My baby is being taken care of by his grannies while I eat. It's Funny, as he was always mistaken for a girl 🤣. Can't they see he is wearing clothes for boys? Not once was I asked why he didn't have earrings yet 😆.
By the way, I left the party without eating pork, and I don't think I could still. If I am to decide, they should be left living until they an. Of course, that is only my opinion. What about you? Do you have any thoughts?
Now I was torn whether to eat pork or stop consuming it. I already avoid eating chicken due to allergies. Same goes with all meats. They were slaughtered to be eaten. So how? You'll be a vegetarian?😐😬
That's the usual way when we have our festive celebration. We prepare a lot of food for our families and friends invited. Oh, poor little pigs crying for help. 😌
Dami beses na ko Nakakita nyan, Kya kpag alam ko may kakatayin like recently sa death anniversaries nla papa at Lolo, d na lang tlga ako tumingin pro rinig ko Yung ingay 😔
Ako it's my first time Kya siguro I am still in trauma stage 😂
Pro for sure kakain kpa rin ng pork haha
There was a program in UK many years ago in UK where a group of people where taken on a pig journey from farm to food. Many fell in love with the piglet, till they watched the pig being taken to be slaughtered. The cries of the pig being pushed onto the truck made some say they would never eat pork again. Next they saw the pork on the table, and it being roasted as suckling pig. Many more said how cruel it was and they'd refuse to eat it. Then they were served the suckling pig. Some really enjoyed it as it's not a common dish in UK, and some of those who said it was cruel previously, changed their minds when they tried it. It was a very interesting program to see how differently people by react to the whole process, but I'm sure vegans will disagree with me 😟
Now I was thinking, should I really couldn't eat pork again?
Or I am just in the shock stage. Though I am not really fun of pork. I could live without having it . However Filipino had that signature dish letchon - rosted pig.
It was hard to resist!