Last year U.S. pork exports to this emerging market totaled 181 metric tons, an increase of nearly 700% from 2018.

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Chef Tim Broderick demonstrates preparation of U.S. pork for barbecue during a USMEF seminar in Kyiv, Ukraine.U.S. Meat Export Federation

Baby back ribs, bellies and hams were just a few of the U.S. pork items promoted by the U.S. Meat Export Federation during a special barbecue event in Kyiv, Ukraine. Held at Steakhouse Kyiv and funded by the National Pork Board, the event attracted nearly 100 Ukrainian importers, distributors, restaurant managers and retail buyers.

Timothy Broderick, a barbecue expert and general manager and executive chef of Big Apple Concepts in Hong Kong, led the five-hour seminar designed to promote U.S. pork to Ukraine's hotel, restaurant and institutional and retail sectors. Broderick shared the history of classic American barbecue and demonstrated some of the techniques and equipment used by professional barbecue chefs.

Meat preparation, proper temperature settings, the nuances of brining and curing and the importance of meat thickness were covered.

Broderick also discussed dry rubs, wet rubs and sauces used for barbecue in the various regions of the United States.

Throughout the seminar, participants were introduced to U.S. pork baby back ribs, spareribs, St. Louis-style ribs, brisket bones, bellies and whole bone-in hams used for pulled pork.

The event received considerable media and social media attention, led by CaBaRe-Drinks, a Ukrainian Journal for HRI professionals, highlighting U.S. pork for barbecue. The publication's coverage of the event and interview with Broderick can be seen here. Reports and videos from the seminar were also posted on various websites and social media platforms, including the American Pork Club site.

Last year U.S. pork exports to this emerging market totaled 181 metric tons, an increase of nearly 700% from 2018. By value, exports increased 527% to $1.3 million.

Source: U.S. Meat Export Federation, which is solely responsible for the information provided, and wholly owns the information. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset.

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