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I Purchased a whole or half hog... Now What?

How to Buy and Customize a Whole or Half Hog Purchasing a whole or half hog is a great way to stock your freezer with high-quality, locally raised pork—custom cut and packaged to suit your family’s preferences. Whether you're planning for a growing family or just love having a variety of cuts on hand, this is one of the most economical and versatile ways to buy pork. But if it’s your first time, you might be wondering: How do I decide what cuts to get from a whole hog? We’ve got you covered. Use our hog cut sheet guide to explore your options and help you decide how you'd like your pork processed. From pork chops and bacon to roasts, ribs, sausage, and more—this resource will help you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

Custom Pork Processing

Looking for more
Pork inspired recipes? 

These buttons will take you to the National Pork Board and Missouri Pork Association websites where they share lots of different tasty pork recipes. 

Missouri Pork Producer
Farm Raised Pork

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