BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Pilgrim’s Food Masters - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2022	Dec. 26, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 17,468,377	$ 15,442,724	$ 13,023,345
Net income attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation	$ 746,599	$ 19,389	$ 92,991
Net income attributable to Pilgrim's Pride Corporation per common share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 3.11	$ 0.08	$ 0.38