Our Pork Practices
Superior Breed
Superior Breed
Superior Breed
We like the genetics of Mangalitsa-Large Black-Berkshire mixed heritage breed hogs. They do well in an outdoor environment. They are friendly and gentle in temperament. They have curly coats that help moderate temperature and prevent sunburn. Their well-marbled, tender meat is a cut above the rest with its reddish color and rich flavor.
Superior Feed
Superior Breed
Superior Breed
Commercial pigs are raised in a fully indoor environment. They live in huge warehouses with concrete floors, eating cheap grains their whole lives. In contrast, our pigs are raised 100% outside. They root, graze, and wallow; soak up sunlight; eat non-GMO feed; and enjoy table scraps and garden veggies. Pastured pork has high levels of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
Buying Pork
How it Works
We sell pork by the individual cut or in bulk.
For a pack of bacon or pork chops or a pulled pork roast, stop by the farm.
If you want to buy in bulk, you can save a significant 20-25%!
For bulk orders:
- We require a $125 deposit to reserve a half hog or a $250 deposit to reserve a whole hog. You can snail-mail it or Venmo @seldomcreekfarm.
- When we receive your deposit, we will send you a cut sheet with either-or options to select which cuts of meat you want from the butcher.
- On average, you'll need to store about 100# of meat/bones/lard if you bought a half hog, or 200# if you bought a whole hog. Have a 3.5 or a 7 cubic-foot freezer ready.
- We'll tell you when your pork is ready for on-farm pick up (in September/October) and you'll pay your final invoice then.
Going Half Hog
20# Loin
17# Shoulder
17# Shoulder
13.25# bone-in chops, 5# boneless chops, 1.25# tenderloin
17# Shoulder
17# Shoulder
17# Shoulder
12# butt roasts, 5# picnic roasts
These make great pulled pork. Or, try shoulder steaks!
14# Ham
17# Shoulder
14# Fresh Side
These smoked, boneless hams are very versatile--great for breakfast, lunch meat, or dinner.
14# Fresh Side
20# Ground Meat
14# Fresh Side
11# bacon, 3# ribs
20# Ground Meat
20# Ground Meat
20# Ground Meat
10# ground pork, 8# brats or kielbasa or chorizo, 2# breakfast links
25# Extras
20# Ground Meat
20# Ground Meat
12# lard, 9# bones, 5# organs
*Total bulk savings value: $230!
Going Whole Hog
39# Loin
35# Shoulder
35# Shoulder
26# bone-in chops, 11# boneless chops, 2.25# tenderloin
35# Shoulder
35# Shoulder
35# Shoulder
24# butt roasts, 11# picnic roasts
*check out the red color and buttery fat of this meat!
29# Ham
35# Shoulder
28# Fresh Side
Best Christmas dinner ever.
28# Fresh Side
40# Ground Meat
28# Fresh Side
22# bacon, 6# ribs
40# Ground Meat
40# Ground Meat
40# Ground Meat
15# ground pork, 10# brats, 5# kielbasa, 5# breakfast links, 5# breakfast patties
50# Extras
40# Ground Meat
40# Ground Meat
23# lard, 17# bones, 9# organs
*Total bulk savings value: $565!