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Interesting! Is this US-specific?

by jhrmnn 4y ago

dreamcompiler 4y ago
Rabbit is readily available in the rural US if you hunt and skin it yourself. I could eat forever just on the population in my yard. But alas...tularemia is a thing.
- 0n0n0m0uz 4y ago
  I actually contracted tularemia while rafting and camping along the Colorado river in Utah. The campsites attracted alot of critters, especially desert jackrabbits. I got bit by a flea or horsefly that was infected from the rabbit and about 3 days later I had a 105 fever and literally couldn't get out of bed for 3 days. Sickest I have ever been in my entire life.
- interestica 4y ago
  Also 'rabbit starvation' is a thing... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_poisoning https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_poisoning
Moto7451 4y ago
Rabbit isn’t common in US grocery stores but Duck and Lamb are, especially around winter holidays.
- bombcar 4y ago
  Duck is a bit harder to prepare but is common - the local store even has Cornish game hens. Meat rabbits are still grown in some areas, but it's relatively rare to find on a supermarket shelf.
hvs 4y ago
Not the OP, but I'm in the US and.. it's complicated. I would say, in general, meats like lamb and, especially, veal have fallen out of favor due to the perceived poor conditions and youth of the animals. Rabbit isn't common in the US (it's not generally available in stores) but the "cuteness" factor plays a role here as well. This has changed since the 80's when lamb and veal were more popularly consumed. I'm guessing PETA's work has moved the needle in this area. Living in Minnesota, however, wild game is more widely consumed so things like duck, geese, pheasant, etc. aren't seen as odd or offensive. Horse is considered taboo for consumption in the US. I would say, in general, Americans can be turned off a meat source if it is perceived to have produced from poor conditions or is "cute". This, however, does not apply to beef, chicken, or pork. (Though you can squeeze a few more bucks out of people by calling something "free range").
- happyopossum 4y ago
  Lamb is completely common - you can buy it at Costco for crying out loud. Heck, I even had some at a FAANG cafeteria the other day. Lamb’s consumption is not unusual in the US, and is completely unrelated to the veal issue.
  - jupp0r 4y ago
    I was about to write the same thing when I read your comment. Additionally, duck and geese can be bought at my local whole foods and often sell out.
  - dreamcompiler 4y ago
    My SO who lived for a time in the UK refuses to eat lamb in the US because "it's terrible." Apparently lamb in the UK is the gold standard for quality.
    - WastingMyTime89 4y ago
      To go with your SO, meat is generally of a higher quality in Europe than the US due to the far more stringent regulations regarding production. It's also why Europeans tend to be far more relaxed than Americans regarding how meat is cooked.
      - YeGoblynQueenne 4y ago
        Do you mean the thing about meat thermometers and making sure that meat is cooked right throught at the right temperature, always? Is that a US thing?
      - dreamcompiler 4y ago
        My US friends give me grief when I tell them I've eaten at McDonalds in Italy. "You went to Italy and ate at McDonalds???" Yes. Yes I have. A few times. Nobody believes me when I tell them McDonalds burgers are much better in Europe than in the US. Plus they sometimes have an excellent espresso bar right there in the restaurant.
gundmc 4y ago
Rabbit, Duck, and Lamb are all pretty common meats to eat in the US. Usually in finer dining, but I've never seen anyone raise an eyebrow at these. Horse, on the other hand...
- Turing_Machine 4y ago
  Duck tends to be pretty expensive in upscale restaurants, but is generally available at a much more reasonable price in any good (but not necessarily fancy) Chinese restaurant.
xattt 4y ago
My experience with squeamishness around meats varies depending on the crowd. People I know who I would consider to be a sample of the Canadian general population tend to stick to the meat trinity. Folks who are from multicultural groups are definitely more experimental with other kinds of meats.

Interesting! Is this US-specific?

by jhrmnn 4y ago

Interesting! Is this US-specific?

Rabbit is readily available in the rural US if you hunt and skin it yourself. I could eat forever just on the population in my yard. But alas...tularemia is a thing.

0n0n0m0uz 4y ago
I actually contracted tularemia while rafting and camping along the Colorado river in Utah. The campsites attracted alot of critters, especially desert jackrabbits. I got bit by a flea or horsefly that was infected from the rabbit and about 3 days later I had a 105 fever and literally couldn't get out of bed for 3 days. Sickest I have ever been in my entire life.
interestica 4y ago
Also 'rabbit starvation' is a thing... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_poisoning https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_poisoning

Moto7451 4y ago

Rabbit isn’t common in US grocery stores but Duck and Lamb are, especially around winter holidays.

bombcar 4y ago
Duck is a bit harder to prepare but is common - the local store even has Cornish game hens. Meat rabbits are still grown in some areas, but it's relatively rare to find on a supermarket shelf.

hvs 4y ago

Not the OP, but I'm in the US and.. it's complicated. I would say, in general, meats like lamb and, especially, veal have fallen out of favor due to the perceived poor conditions and youth of the animals. Rabbit isn't common in the US (it's not generally available in stores) but the "cuteness" factor plays a role here as well. This has changed since the 80's when lamb and veal were more popularly consumed. I'm guessing PETA's work has moved the needle in this area. Living in Minnesota, however, wild game is more widely consumed so things like duck, geese, pheasant, etc. aren't seen as odd or offensive. Horse is considered taboo for consumption in the US. I would say, in general, Americans can be turned off a meat source if it is perceived to have produced from poor conditions or is "cute". This, however, does not apply to beef, chicken, or pork. (Though you can squeeze a few more bucks out of people by calling something "free range").

happyopossum 4y ago
Lamb is completely common - you can buy it at Costco for crying out loud. Heck, I even had some at a FAANG cafeteria the other day. Lamb’s consumption is not unusual in the US, and is completely unrelated to the veal issue.
- jupp0r 4y ago
  I was about to write the same thing when I read your comment. Additionally, duck and geese can be bought at my local whole foods and often sell out.
- dreamcompiler 4y ago
  My SO who lived for a time in the UK refuses to eat lamb in the US because "it's terrible." Apparently lamb in the UK is the gold standard for quality.
  - WastingMyTime89 4y ago
    To go with your SO, meat is generally of a higher quality in Europe than the US due to the far more stringent regulations regarding production. It's also why Europeans tend to be far more relaxed than Americans regarding how meat is cooked.
    - YeGoblynQueenne 4y ago
      Do you mean the thing about meat thermometers and making sure that meat is cooked right throught at the right temperature, always? Is that a US thing?
    - dreamcompiler 4y ago
      My US friends give me grief when I tell them I've eaten at McDonalds in Italy. "You went to Italy and ate at McDonalds???" Yes. Yes I have. A few times. Nobody believes me when I tell them McDonalds burgers are much better in Europe than in the US. Plus they sometimes have an excellent espresso bar right there in the restaurant.

gundmc 4y ago

Rabbit, Duck, and Lamb are all pretty common meats to eat in the US. Usually in finer dining, but I've never seen anyone raise an eyebrow at these. Horse, on the other hand...

Turing_Machine 4y ago
Duck tends to be pretty expensive in upscale restaurants, but is generally available at a much more reasonable price in any good (but not necessarily fancy) Chinese restaurant.

xattt 4y ago

My experience with squeamishness around meats varies depending on the crowd. People I know who I would consider to be a sample of the Canadian general population tend to stick to the meat trinity. Folks who are from multicultural groups are definitely more experimental with other kinds of meats.