PORK CUTTING
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist you with your cutting instructions or you may print & complete them yourself using the link below:
Loin
Loin
- Can be cut to chops or roasts
- Tenderloins can be separated from the loin, giving boneless chops
- We typically cut chops be cut 3/4″ thick. If you would like them thicker, please request
- Can be made into Back Bacon for an additional charge
Picnic
Picnic
- Can be cut to roasts, but is typically ground for sausages and/or ground pork
Belly
Belly
- Typically cured into Bacon
- Bacon may be taken in slab form (rind-on or rind-off) or sliced and vacuum packaged
- Can also be used as Side Pork (cut in 1/2 or left whole) or put to ground pork
Hocks
Hocks
- Can be used as fresh, smoked, or put to ground pork
- Smoked Hock is commonly used for making pea soup
Feet
Feet
- On special request, we can save the feet for you
Leg
Leg (Hind-Leg)
- Can be cut to roasts and/or ham. If ham, there is a charge for curing & smoking
Butt
Butt (Shoulder)
- Can be cut to bone-in or boneless roasts, bone-in or boneless steaks (boneless is an additional charge)
- This cut is also used for Cottage Roll with a curing & smoking charge
- Makes great pulled pork
Head
Head
- On special request, can save the head for you
Jowl
Jowl
- Can be used as fresh, smoked, or put to ground pork
- Smoked Jowl is commonly used for making pork and beans
Ribs
Ribs
- Will be cut into Spare Ribs typically unless Back Ribs are requested as well (only available if boneless pork chops are requested)
Offal
Offal
- Only available with a custom pig, but may be purchased at any time
- Unless otherwise requested, the liver is sliced and bagged in approximately 1 pound packages; kidneys 1 per pack; heart 1 per pack; and tongue 1 per pack
Ears
Ears
- Can be smoked or fresh
- Smoked Ears are a perfect snack for your dogs
- Only receive ears if you request your head to be saved
Pork Trim
Pork Trim
- Can be put to ground pork or made into Breakfast Sausage or Uncooked Farmer Sausage (no minimum batches required)
- Additional charges apply for having all sausages made. Click here for sausage prices
- All other sausages not listed above are a minimum batch of 25 lbs
