Are you interested in shopping straight from your own freezer for dinner?
Do you like saving money on pasture raised pork and sausage?
Do you have at least 4 cubic feet of freezer space?
What about having control over what cuts are ordered?
If you said yes to those questions, you’re ready to experience the farm-to-table convenience of a custom-cut half pig!
It can feel a little overwhelming the first time you do it — but don’t worry, I’ll walk you through the process step by step.
I’ve outlined everything below, but if you still have questions, just send us an email at
farmer@willowhavenfarmpa.com. We’re happy to help.
Reserve your half pig today!
Yes! I want Pastured Pork in My Freezer
Let’s talk about price. It’s a big purchase.
Most custom hogs are sold by “hanging weight” and then the customer pays the butcher processing fee on top of that. Hanging weight is the weight of the pig before it is cut into pieces.
We’ve found that option to be very confusing for people so we’ve simplified the pricing so you know what to expect.
With Farmer Reuben’s years of experience, he knows what the processing fee will be and how much meat will be cut from the each half.
So your pay in full price is $962 – or $865 if you qualify for member pricing.
If you choose to pay by cash or check in our on farm store, you can save an additional $20.
The last day to decide is Thursday, Nov. 13 ! I have to hand the butcher your “cut list” the very next day.
But some of these ten halves are already claimed!
Reserve your half pig today!
Yes! I want Pastured Pork in My Freezer
What happens next?
Well, you’ll need to decide on the cuts you want. There are lots of options and I’ll set up a phone call to help you make these decisions.
In the meantime, you’ll want to think over how you want to use the meat.
What are you a fan of?
- Sausage?
- Roasts?
- Pulled Pork?
- Bacon?
- Ham?
You’ll have to make choices from each part of the animal: the ham, the belly, the shoulders and the loin.
If you want more whole pieces like roasts and ham, you’ll have less sausage.
If you want more bacon, include the jowls in your bacon rather than sausage.
If you find it hard to decide, don’t worry. We’ll have extra bulk sausage and scrapple you can add to your order.
Do you want to see what a standard cut list might be like? Read through my post What Do You Get From A Half Pig.
But don’t worry, Reuben or I will help you figure it out and fill out the cut list for you.
Reserve your half pig today!
Yes! I want Pastured Pork in My Freezer
When Will You Get To Start Cooking Pork From Your Freezer?
It will take about 3 weeks for the butcher to finish cutting, packing, making sausage and smoking the cured meats.
Plan for a pick up date is Sat. December 6. This date is FIRM. You’ll pick up at the farm between 10 am – 1 pm that day.
You’ll want to get your pork into the freezer right away.
You’ll want about 4 cubit feet of space in your freezer and room for about four boxes in your trunk.
Your meat will be vacuum sealed so it will last 1 – 3 years in your freezer and you don’t have to worry about getting all your value out of it. You can also get a freezer temperature alarm so that you don’t have to worry about accidental thaws.
So what will you cook up first? I can’t wait for sausage.
Only ten families will be able to take advantage of this offer. Don’t wait!
Reserve your half pig today!
Yes! I want Pastured Pork in My Freezer
We’ll keep farming for you!
Reuben and Tessa DeMaster
Willow Haven Farm
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P.S. Still have questions? Email us so Reuben and I can answer them for you.
