Whole Hog

Own your food journey with bulk pork.

Buying a whole animal is one of the best ways to access farm-direct food.

Concerned by the conventional food system? Want higher-quality food that's more nutrient-dense? Want to make truly gourmet food at home, with just your oven or special tools like a smoker? 

Whatever you're looking for, buying in bulk helps you access food that you can trust. Because you're working directly with a farmer, you can trust that it's raised according to your ethical standards.

Our customers also tell us that buying in bulk often makes meal planning easier. Simply shop from your freezer! This will help you become more inventive and innovative in the kitchen as you learn to make new cuts and experiment with what you like best.

How does it work?

Whole animals are purchased by the hanging weight. Hanging weight is the weight taken immediately after slaughter, but before final trim.

Before your slaughter date, we'll reach out to go over a customized cut sheet. Here, you'll learn your options and pick exactly how you'd like to receive your pork.

When it's ready, we'll deliver your frozen meat to you if you're in our delivery zone.

A whole hog will usually yield about 170 lbs. in take home cuts, with this average breakdown:

• 16-20 lbs bacon and bacon ends
• 25-30 lbs pork chops
• 16-20 lbs shoulder roasts
• 12-18 lbs spare ribs
• 80+ lbs sausage or ground meat 
• 5-10 lbs shanks
• 10+ lbs bones
• 16 quarts lard

You'll choose how you want your meat. Don't want roasts? Want specialty sausage flavors? It's up to you. You can tell us exactly how you'd like your pork. 

Ready to order?

To reserve your whole hog, click the "Pre-Order" button above.

You'll pay an initial deposit of $1250 to reserve your meat. You will pay the remaining cost by cash or check upon delivery of your meat.

This price is all inclusive. It includes the hog, all processing fees (including slaughter, packaging, and bacon), and home delivery of the finished product.*

Have questions? Contact us using this form or email Joe at joe@littlewayfarmsilercity.com.

*Optional specialty items, like smoked products, may have additional costs from the butcher.