National Meat Month

National Meat Month is observed throughout January as a time to appreciate the variety of meat and meat-based dishes. The month invites people to explore different cuts, recipes, and cooking techniques, from beef, pork, and chicken to other types of meat.

Meat has been part of human diets since prehistoric times, and domesticated animals—including sheep, goats, pigs, cattle, and chickens—became common sources of it after the development of agriculture. Over time, butchery developed into a trade, while advances such as refrigerated railroad cars helped fresh meat travel longer distances. The meat industry later became increasingly industrialized, with modern technology used in raising, processing, packaging, and distributing meat.

One holiday-calendar account dates the National Meat Month campaign to 2012, describing it as a Meat Industry Association effort to promote meat as part of a balanced diet. Whether you enjoy a familiar favorite or want to experiment with a new cut, January offers plenty of opportunities to make meat the centerpiece of a meal.

How to Observe National Meat Month

Celebrate by preparing a meat-based dish, trying a cut or type of meat you have not had before, or experimenting with a new cooking technique. Visit a local butcher to learn more about different cuts and where meat comes from, or invite friends and family to a cookout or meat-themed potluck where everyone contributes a favorite dish.

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