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Discover the Best 8 Pork Breeds Pork is a staple in many cuisines around the world, and choosing the right pork breed can make all the difference in terms of flavor, texture, and overall quality. In this blog post, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide to the best eight pork breeds that you need to know about. From Berkshire (known for its juicy meat and marbling) to Large Black (perfect for pasture-raising), we will cover everything from their flavor profiles to their unique…

The phrase is borrowed from the Slow Food movement, reflecting desires to pasture-raise breeds that take longer to raise and just taste better.

Image via Wikipedia Todays small farmers are looking for a heritage breed of pig that can be raised on pasture and produce a superior pork for a niche market. Heritage breeds are those that were perfected over a hundred years ago by farmers who bred for taste, hardiness, mothering ability, and efficiency. Most heritage breeds […]

Large Black, occasionally called the Devon or Cornwall Black, is a breed of domestic pig native to Great Britain, particularly Devon, Cornwall and Essex. The Large Black is accurately named, as it is a large swine breed and is the only British pig that is entirely black. It is a hardy and docile pig, with Large Black sows known for having large litters. The breed's foraging ability make it particularly useful for extensive farming, while a poor candidate for intensive farming.

Looking for a heritage pig breed with a winning personality, pasturing proficiency and flavorful meat? Look no further than Large Black Hogs!