Forest Raised Hog - Half or Whole

About our pork…..

Forest raised hogs have been a wonderful addition to our farm.  They are a highly intelligent animal, each having their own distinct personality and are a real joy to be around.  We’re convinced that happy hogs make for healthier, better tasting meat and the stress-free environment we provide them creates just that.  They get to live outdoors, root in the dirt, run and play, sleep beneath the shade of a tree and simply enjoy being a hog.

Our system begins with weaned piglets.  Per our standards we never deliver any antibiotics, vaccinations, medications or growth stimulants.  In rare situations we will deliver an antibiotic to save the life of an animal.  Our hogs are then raised in our chemical free forest lands.  Hogs graze very well and are true omnivores.  Grazing on a mixed diet contributes to the wonderful flavor and lean qualities of the meat.  In the forest our pigs find grape vines, tree leaves, brambles, various nuts, tree roots, grasses, clovers and more.  Their diet is supplemented with NON-GMO grains to avoid chemical contamination.  The pigs are handled humanely and get to act like a real hog, outdoors in the sunshine, fresh air and dirt (they really, really love the dirt). 

This extra effort creates an excellent tasting meat that is vastly superior to hogs raised in confinement and sold at the supermarket.

We are now accepting bulk pork orders for the Fall of 2017, for delivery availability in October.  Lots of folks have been enjoying our forest raised pork, and we enjoy providing all of you with safe, local, authentic food for your tables.  If you have been purchasing pork by the cut at the local markets, take a moment consider the benefits of ordering a half or whole hog for your freezer. 

 

Additional Details

Buying in bulk is a great way to save and have our delicious pork available all the time!  You can enjoy bacon, pork chops, tenderloin, ham, ribs and roast all for about the per pound price of our ground sausage.  That’s right – $6.50/lb for all of your favorites.

Here are some details about how the whole thing works and how to order:

Pastured Pork Details:

  • Hogs are offered by the half or whole
  • They are sold by live weight ($3.25/lb for a whole or $3.50/lb for a half)
  • Processing costs are additional and paid direct by you to the butcher
  • Butchering fees include custom cutting & packaging to your specifications
  • Complete line of msg free seasonings available
  • All cured meats are 100% nitrate and msg free
  • Home delivery available for an additional fee

Half Hog

  • Approximately 65-75 pounds of meat
  • Total estimated cost of $6.95/lb in the freezer ($515 approximate total)
  • Retail value is approximately $750
  • This estimate includes basic butchering costs of $75 but does not include smoking, curing, linking, patties, etc which will cost extra.
  • $150 non-refundable deposit required
  • Price includes our hauling the animal to the butcher and educating you on the cut choices available to you.  We also take the time to walk you thru the cut process as required at no additional fee.
  • Quantities and price per pound listed above are estimates only.  Each animal is unique and every order differs, altering the final outcome.
  • Estimates based on 250lb animal.  Animals can weigh as much as 300lbs or more which affects your final price.

Whole Hog

  • Approximately 130-150 pounds of meat
  • Total estimated cost of $6.66/lb in the freezer ($985 approximate total)
  • Retail value is approximately $1500
  • This estimate includes basic butchering costs of $150 but does not include smoking, curing, linking, patties, etc which will cost extra.
  • $200 non-refundable deposit required
  • Price includes our hauling the animal to the butcher and educating you on the cut choices available to you.  We also take the time to walk you thru the cut process as required at no additional fee.
  • Quantities and price per pound listed above are estimates only.  Each animal is unique and every order differs, altering the final outcome.
  • Estimates based on 250lb animal Animals can weigh as much as 300lbs or more which affects your final price.

Please note that these are estimates with basic butchering fees included.  All estimates are based on a 250lb hog, and weights will vary. We do have a limited number of sides available, so please don’t wait too long to order!  Hogs will be delivered to the butcher in October and typically take approximately ten business days to get back.  Prices do not include our picking up your order from the butcher (additional fee).

What’s Included?

Every animal is unique, and they will never produce the exact same amount of each cut of meat.  However, a typical half hog will give us the following quantities of each cut:
  • 10-12lbs bacon
  • 12-15lbs of loin (this includes center loin chops, tenderloin and sirloin)
  • 10-12lbs sausage (additional sausage can be obtained by grinding ham or shoulder)
  • 18-20lbs ham (can be made into smoked ham steaks, whole hams or uncured ham steaks)
  • 15-18lbs shoulder roast (can be made into large roasts, pork steaks or some of each)
  • 5-6lbs spare ribs
  • 2-3lbs of baby back ribs
  • 2-3lbs of ham hocks (great to have smoked for green beans, navy beans, soups, etc.)
  • 3-5lbs of soup bones (these are also great for dog treats!)

For a whole hog, simply double the above quantities