Our goal is to make this process easy for you!
Do you:
- have a large family to feed?
- want clean food for your family?
- want to ensure food security for your family?
- want to make your family's food budget stretch further?
WE CAN HELP!
Buying pastured pork in bulk is an excellent option.
Purchasing premium pastured pork in bulk brings you peace of mind knowing you have healthy and easy meal options at your fingertips.
Whether you plan to use the meat in a month or over the course of the year, buying in bulk will save you money versus buying each piece individually.
First, let's define a few terms:
- Live weight: Weight of the live animal on the scale.
- Hanging Weight: Weight from the butcher after harvest but before being cut into the final package sizes.
- Take Home Weight: Weight of the final packaged product for your freezer.
Remember, because each animal is different in size, the following numbers are based on averages.
These are our best estimates to give you an idea.
If you need to know exactly what you will get, buying individual cuts will be your best option.
F.A.Q.'s
How much will it cost?
Half hog: $4.25 per pound hanging weight. The estimated cost is $400-$600.
Whole hog: $4.00 per pound hanging weight. The estimated cost is $750-$1000.
The final cost varies based upon the hanging weight of the hog, usually between 200-275 lbs.
Does that include processing?
No, the price noted above is paid to Honeysuckle Farm and doesn’t include processing. You will pay for processing separately, paid directly to the processor.
This is because you are able to customize your cuts which will affect the price. Selections that can impact the price include smoking/curing, seasonings/spices for sausage, and packaging preferences. You can expect to pay the processor about $125 per half-hog.
How much meat are we talking about?
Half Hog: the average take-home weight is about 75 pounds
Whole Hog: the average take-home weight is about 150 pounds
How is the meat packaged?
You get to decide your packaging with the butcher. You can choose butcher paper or vacuum seal. Vacuum sealing is a bit more expensive, but the meat can last for years in your freezer!
How much freezer space will I need?
A half-hog takes up about 3-4 cubic feet of freezer space.
A whole hog takes up about 6-7 cubic feet of freezer space.
What are the ordering logistics?
Once we receive your deposit, your selection (whole or half hog) will be secured.
On the processing date, we will take the hog to the butcher for you and they will give us a call within 2 days letting us know the hanging weight.
We will contact you to let you know your remaining balance (hanging weight price minus your deposit).
Once the remaining balance is paid, we will put you in contact with the butcher to discuss your cutting instructions with them. They are SUPER GREAT to work with, they help explain your options and give expert advice.
The butcher will notify you once your meat is ready for pickup, usually when your cured meat is done which can take about 3-4 weeks.
You will pay the butcher for processing when you pick up your meat.
Where do I pick up my meat:
We use Bittners Meat Company in Eureka, IL for all of our processing. This is where you will pick your meat up.
What cuts can I expect from a half-hog?
This is a rough estimate, as each pig is a little different but this is a “typical” half-hog:
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