We offer processed Whole pigs, Half pigs and individual cuts in our online store!
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HOG CARCASS BREAKDOWN
With a market weight of 250 lbs and yield of 73.6%, the typical hog will produce a 184-lb carcass. The carcass will yield approx. 140 lbs of pork and 44 lbs of skin, fat and bone.
Ham - 45 lbs, 24% of the carcass25.5 lbs of cured ham, 2.3 lbs of fresh ham, 5.8 lbs of trimmings and 11.4 lbs of skin, fat, and bone
Side (Belly) - 34.9 lbs, 19% of the carcass10-15 lbs of cured bacon, 5.8 lbs of spareribs, 9.1 lbs of trimmings and 1 lb of fat
Loins - 33.8 lbs, 18% of the carcass3.2 lbs of backribs, 10.7 lbs of boneless loin, 7.6 lbs of country-style ribs, 5.7 lbs of sirloin roast, 1.6 lbs of tenderloin, 1.6 lbs of trimmings and 3.4 lbs of fat and bone
Picnic - 16.6 lbs, 9% of the carcass12.6 lbs of boneless picnic meat and 4 lbs of skin, fat, and bone
Boston Butt - 14.7 lbs, 8% of the carcass4.4 lbs of blade steaks, 7.8 lbs of blade roast, 1.7 lbs of trimmings and 0.8 lbs of fat
Miscellaneous - 39.2 lbs, 22% of the carcass15.4 lbs of jowls, feet, tail, neck bones, etc., 22 lbs of skin, fat, and bone and 1.8 lbs of shrink and miscellaneous loss
ADDITIONAL INFO
* All packages come cut and wrapped to your custom specifications, and are flash frozen and vacuum sealed.
* Hanging weight [dressed weight or carcass weight] is weight of hog after it has been slaughtered and dressed.
* Processing fee for Whole and Half Hog Packages start at $1.09 per pound.
* Processing fees are subject to change.
FAQs
How much meat will I take home?
Retail cuts total about half of a hogs live weight. We shoot to process around 250-300lb., so you can expect roughly 135-160lb of retail cuts for your freezer with a whole hog. This fits in about 4-5 large boxes.
How Much Freezer space do I need?
Freezers hold 35 pounds of packaged pork per cubic foot. A whole hog needs a minimum of 4 cubic feet of freezer space, while a half hog would need a minimum of 2.3 cubic feet of freezer space.
What are the ordering logistics?
Once we receive your deposit, we will send you a follow up email with all the details on the processing date and which butcher shop we’ll be using. One week prior to your processing date, we will send you a reminder email with the cut sheet. You will need to provide your cut selections to the butcher by the date specified in the email.
We will send you an invoice for the remaining amount due once the hanging weight is determined. The butcher will notify you once your meat is ready for pick up, usually when your cured meat is done which takes about 3-4 weeks. You will pay the butcher for processing when you pick up your meat.
What is the hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of an animal after its been dropped and cleaned. This is about 72-80% of a hogs live weight. The hanging weight is the closest measurement we can use to determine the amount of meat you get to take home, which is why it is used to determine the cost of your hog.
How long will the meat last?
It will be vacuum sealed. So as long as the vacuuming holds and you don’t get air in the packaging it will last at least a year. Once the vacuuming goes and you get frost in the packaging it’ll only last a couple months. To clarify, it’ll still be okay to eat, but the flavor will diminish the more freezer burnt it gets. So don’t give up on the meat if you find some this way over time! Just plan to use those packages first.
Why can’t I get more bacon?
Bacon is only made from the belly. The meat and fat distribution, which makes bacon so amazing, only comes from that part.
How long will this feed me?
This is a tough question! It depends on how often you eat pork and how many people are in your household. Our brother has a family of 5 with 3 growing boys and a whole hog almost lasts a year for him. That’s with having beef stocked in his freezer too. And they eat a lot of meat!
Do you have payment plans?
Yes! We know it can be a large lump sum once the final weight and processing fee comes in. We’re happy to work out pre-payment installments for you. We can arrange individualized plans to work with what you need.