Introducing: Berkshire Pigs
Available whole, and in half or quarter shares.
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Returning To Our Pig-Farming Roots
Before we first opened our store in the early 1940's, Bringhurst Meats operated a pig farm that supplied butcher shops and stores throughout South Jersey. Although we eventually moved away from farming to concentrate on our wholesale and retail operations, we remained committed to providing the highest quality meats. While we’re fully confident in the farms that supply us today, raising our own pigs gives us more consistent and complete control over the quality of Berkshire pork we offer. About Berkshire Pigs Berkshire is a breed of pig named after Berkshire County, England, where they were first discovered. When they were first brought to the US in the 1820’s, they were favored by many because of the pork’s unique qualities. It’s fine marbleizing makes it more tender and juicy than pork produced at factory farms. Berkshire is a heritage breed whose population declined sharply over the past century as large pig farms focused on breeds they considered to be more profitable. Now it is growing in popularity as consumers discover its superior flavor. |
Our Berkshire pigs forage and roam free.
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Succulent Pork
Berkshire pork is so moist and tender that it is often compared to Kobe beef. In fact it’s a delicacy in Japan, where it is known as “black pork” due to the breed’s distinctive skin color. The meat is more red / less white than the pork you’ll find in grocery stores.
Advance Orders Only
At this time our Berkshire pork will not be available in the store. It will be available only via special order of a whole animal, half share, or quarter share. Whole or half pig orders will be cut to your specifications. Quantities are limited. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve yours. To make your deposit come by our customer service window, or call us at 856.767.0110.
Raised Humanely & Locally
Consumers appreciate that Berkshire are usually raised on small local farms instead of large corporate operations. We are currently raising a drift of certified 100% Berkshire on one of our adjacent fields. They are pasture-raised free of GMO feed, hormones, antibiotics, and steroids. We are offering them in quarter, half, and whole shares that will be available in late June. Share prices and expected weights are provided below.
Special Introductory Pricing
Our prices tend to be very competitive, but our Berkshire Pork is an exceptional value. Our whole pigs are just $3.59 lb. hanging weight.. about $4.49 lb. for the pork you take home. Berkshire pork is not widely available, and retail prices typically range anywhere from $14 to $30 a pound, depending on the cut.
Berkshire pork is so moist and tender that it is often compared to Kobe beef. In fact it’s a delicacy in Japan, where it is known as “black pork” due to the breed’s distinctive skin color. The meat is more red / less white than the pork you’ll find in grocery stores.
Advance Orders Only
At this time our Berkshire pork will not be available in the store. It will be available only via special order of a whole animal, half share, or quarter share. Whole or half pig orders will be cut to your specifications. Quantities are limited. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve yours. To make your deposit come by our customer service window, or call us at 856.767.0110.
Raised Humanely & Locally
Consumers appreciate that Berkshire are usually raised on small local farms instead of large corporate operations. We are currently raising a drift of certified 100% Berkshire on one of our adjacent fields. They are pasture-raised free of GMO feed, hormones, antibiotics, and steroids. We are offering them in quarter, half, and whole shares that will be available in late June. Share prices and expected weights are provided below.
Special Introductory Pricing
Our prices tend to be very competitive, but our Berkshire Pork is an exceptional value. Our whole pigs are just $3.59 lb. hanging weight.. about $4.49 lb. for the pork you take home. Berkshire pork is not widely available, and retail prices typically range anywhere from $14 to $30 a pound, depending on the cut.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: How much freezer space will I need? A: A whole pig will require 6 cubic feet of space. Allow 1.5 cubic feet for a quarter share and 3 cubic feet for a half share. Q: Can I buy Berkshire bacon or sausage in your store? A: At this time our Berkshire product is available only as whole, half, or quarter animals. They will be cut, wrapped and packed for your convenience, ready to consume or freeze. Q: What is "hanging weight"? A: Hanging weight is the weight of the pig after it is "dressed" (internal organs removed) and hung on a rail in a cooler. The hanging weight of our Berkshire pigs at harvest will average around 200 lbs. That will yield about 160 lbs. of pork after trimming. When your pig is ready for harvest we'll contact you with the exact hanging weight. Q: Why are the prices based on hanging weights? A: Pricing whole, half, and quarter animals by hanging weight is a standard industry practice. We price them that way so you may easily compare our prices to other sources. The meat you'll take home after it's cut and trimmed will be approximately 80% of the hanging weight, so here are the approximate prices of the Berkshire pork you'll take home: Whole Pig: Approx. $720 ($4.49 lb.)
Half Pig: Approx. $380 ($4.74 lb.) Quarter Pig: Approx. $200 ($4.99 lb.) Vertical Divider
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PRICES (based on hanging weight)
WHOLE PIG: $3.59 lb. HALF PIG: $3.79 lb. QUARTER PIG: $3.99 lb. Reserve yours now with a $50 deposit. SOLD OUT FOR 2018 Next availability: June, 2019. HERE IS WHAT'S IN EACH ORDER
* QTR SHARES INCLUDE 1 SIRLOIN ROAST OR 1 RIB ROAST.
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