Every day the news is reminding us that times are tight. Here's three of our favourite tips and recipes that use NZ pork to save you money.

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1. Magic NZ pork mince

Mince is one of the most economical meat cuts you'll find. Next time you're at the meat counter, compare the price of pork mince to beef mince - you’ll find the comparable pork mince will save you a few extra pennies on your shop. A through and through family favourite, spag bol will always be devoured. Often featuring beef mince, it's flavour packed with pork and the most fussy eaters may not even notice a difference!

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2. NZ Bacon goes a long way

Packed full of flavour, you'll find a few rashers of bacon cut through a dinner of spaghetti, pizza or pie satisfies the soul at a very cost effective price point.

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3. Big, slow cooked NZ pork cuts will feed the whanau for days

Pork shoulder roasts can be one of the cheapest cuts in the butchery, and a slow cooked, pulled pork will feed a huge crowd in so many different ways. From tacos, to mac n cheese, burgers or even pizza. Use this slow cooker recipe as a base and then split the meat over a few meals.