We have spent the last seven months raising our Berkshire pigs. They have had a lovely pasture filled with grass, dandelions, and lots of other vegetation to romp around in. In Fall they got to enjoy pumpkins, squash and apples and in the snow they have snow bathed, eaten hay and even more apples, and unmedicated grain. We have allowed our pigs to be pigs and do all the things that piggies like to do.Berkshire's are a rare breed of pig originating from Britain. Said to be 'Britain's oldest pig breed'. They apparently became popular after being discovered by Cromwell's troops while they were stationed at Reading during the English civil war.
Berkshire's where introduced to Canada in the 1830's and as quoted in the Canadian Farmer in 1867 "for quality of pork & bacon, the modern Berkshire still stands unrivalled"
Berkshire's where introduced to Canada in the 1830's and as quoted in the Canadian Farmer in 1867 "for quality of pork & bacon, the modern Berkshire still stands unrivalled"
They produce tender, dark juicy meat with high marbling and exceptional flavour.
Click here to read a food critics article on Berkshire pork.
Pork can be purchased as either individual cuts or a 20lb mixed selection which will include roasts, chops, ground, and bacon.
Customer's Comment on our Berkshire Pork...
Hi Sally and Michael
Just had to tell you that we had a pork- filled dining experience this weekend. The kids and I had bacon and eggs for dinner on Saturday. Richard missed out as he had work to do, so I'd like to get more bacon from you if you have it. Sunday we had chops. Now I have to tell you that I really don't like pork chops, BUT these were fantastic. I just made a quick marinade with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper. Only had time to brush it on and threw them in the oven on really high heat for 20 or so mins, turned over for another 10 min. They were tender, sweet and delicious.
So here is my official feedback - Great stuff and I need more bacon!!!
See you Saturday,
Rita
"Evelyn loves the eggs, She loves the pork too. She really enjoyed having the bacon with her eggs. I had to stop her at three pieces she kept saying "a little more Mommy".
From Evelyn 3 years old and her Mommy
"Evelyn loves the eggs, She loves the pork too. She really enjoyed having the bacon with her eggs. I had to stop her at three pieces she kept saying "a little more Mommy".
From Evelyn 3 years old and her Mommy
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