Reserve Your Half Hog

Fill your freezer with premium, pasture-raised Berkshire pork from Honeysuckle Farm—without needing the freezer space of a whole hog.

Reserve your half hog today with a $100 non-refundable deposit. Each hog is raised on our farm from birth, and you'll have the opportunity to customize your cuts exactly how you want them. Once processed, your pork will be professionally packaged, frozen, and ready for pickup.

Buying in bulk is one of the most economical ways to enjoy premium Berkshire pork. You'll receive a variety of cuts—including bacon, ham, pork chops, roasts, ribs, sausage, and more—for an average all-in cost of about $8.40 per pound after both the farm price and processing fees are included.

Half Hog at a Glance

• Deposit: $100 (applied toward your purchase)
• Farm Price: $4.75 per pound (hanging weight)
• Estimated Processing Fee: Approximately $125 (paid directly to the processor)
• Estimated Total Investment: $525–$850
• Estimated Take-Home Pork: Approximately 70–90 pounds of packaged meat*
• Estimated All-In Cost: About $8.40 per pound of packaged pork
• Pickup Location: Directly from Bittner's Meat Co. (Eureka Locker)

*Actual take-home weight will vary depending on the size of the hog and the cutting instructions you choose.

Looking for the Best Value?

If you have the freezer space, consider purchasing a Whole Hog. Whole hogs are priced at $4.50 per pound (hanging weight), saving you $0.25 per pound while providing all the same premium Berkshire pork.

How Pricing Works

Our pork is priced by hanging weight, which is the weight of the hog after harvest and before it is cut into individual packages.

Once your pork has been professionally cut, wrapped, and frozen, the average customer pays about $8.40 per pound of packaged pork, including both our farm price and the processor's fees.

Most customers can expect an all-in cost of approximately $8.10–$8.75 per pound, depending on the size of the hog and the cutting instructions you choose.

While the amount of packaged pork will be less than the hanging weight due to the removal of bones, excess fat, and moisture during processing, buying a half hog remains an excellent way to stock your freezer with premium Berkshire pork.

How It Works

Step 1 – Reserve Your Half Hog

Place your $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve one of our limited half hogs.

Step 2 – We Raise Your Pig

Your hog is born and raised on our farm in Morris, Illinois. Our pigs enjoy access to pasture and are fed a locally milled, non-GMO feed to promote healthy growth and exceptional flavor.

Step 3 – Final Payment

On processing day, we'll invoice you for the remaining balance based on your half of the hog's hanging weight, less your deposit.

Step 4 – Customize Your Cuts

After your final payment has been received, we'll provide the processor's contact information. They'll guide you through the cutting options available for your half hog, including:

• Bacon
• Ham
• Pork chops
• Roasts
• Spare ribs
• Sausage
• Smoked products
• Packaging preferences

Please note that because you're purchasing a half hog, some specialty cuts may be available in smaller quantities than with a whole hog.

Step 5 – Pick Up Your Pork

Once processing is complete, you'll pick up your frozen pork directly from Bittner's Meat Co. (Eureka Locker) and pay the processing fees due at that time.

Why Choose Honeysuckle Farm Pork?

We believe great pork starts with how the animals are raised.

Our pigs are:

• Born and raised on our farm
• Berkshire breed, known for exceptional marbling, tenderness, and flavor
• Raised with access to pasture
• Fed a locally milled, non-GMO feed
• Never given antibiotics
• Never given added hormones
• Vaccine-free
• Humanely cared for from birth through harvest

Our goal is to produce pork you can feel good about serving your family.

Freezer Space

A half hog typically requires 3–4 cubic feet of freezer space, depending on the size of the animal and your selected cuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I choose how my pork is cut?

Yes. The processor will work directly with you to customize your order.

Can I have bacon smoked or sausage seasoned?

Absolutely. The processor offers a variety of options and will explain everything during your cut sheet consultation.

When is the remaining balance due?

Your remaining farm balance is due on the processing date. Processing fees are paid directly to the processor when you pick up your pork.

Where do I pick up my pork?

You'll pick up your finished pork directly from Bittner's Meat Co. (Eureka Locker) once it has been professionally cut, wrapped, frozen, and is ready for pickup.

Is my deposit refundable?

No. Because we raise a limited number of hogs each year, your deposit reserves one specifically for you and is therefore non-refundable.

Reserve Yours Today

Our half hogs are available in limited quantities each year and are a great option for families who want to stock their freezer with delicious, locally raised Berkshire pork without purchasing a whole hog.