{"product_id":"half-pork-share","title":"1\/2 Pork Share – Pasture Raised pork","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReserve your share online with a deposit of just $497.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay the final amount (approximately $739) when your pork is ready. The expected wait is typically 2-4 weeks. You will be provided an estimated timeline after your deposit. The next harvest time is estimated for early February 2025.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur heritage pigs are raised on a mix of open and wooded paddocks so that they can enjoy a diverse diet of plants, roots, fruits, nuts, and bugs. We provide an organic soy-free feed ration to supplement their forage. You can't buy this pork in stores. These pigs pack a nutritional punch and flavorful pizzaz that just can't happen with confinement-raised commercial pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter slaughter, we hang our pork for 4-6 days, which achieves delicious tenderness and just enough moisture loss to enhance the flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour half pork share includes something like the following (but you get to customize as you like):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25% Rib Chops and Loin Chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35% savory cuts such as Shoulder Roasts, Ham Roasts, Belly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% mix of plain ground pork and seasoned sausage (we'll ask you what you like)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptionally\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eknuckles and other premium soup bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorgans and variety meats such as tongue, liver, heart, spleen, kidneys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeposit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour deposit for a half pork share is just $497. This is a non-refundable deposit. Your final payment (estimated around $739 based on an average of 80lbs of pork) will be calculated once the pork is processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou reserve your share with a deposit online. We go to the pasture or woods, select the best pig available and then butcher it with old-world craft and care in our shop. Once ready and the final payment is made, you can pick up or have us ship your excellent pork. We won't leave you stranded after the purchase - you're part of the family now! If you have any questions or want ideas about how best to enjoy your pork, we're here for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll cuts are vacuum sealed and labeled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreezer space:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral rule of thumb: you need approximately 1 cubic foot of freezer space for each 30-40 pounds of frozen meat. For a half share, plan for approximately 2-3 cu. ft. You'll need 50-75% of the freezer on a fridge\/freezer combo or a shelf or two in a standalone freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melvin Hill Meats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43753966305455,"sku":null,"price":497.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/7477\/4703\/files\/12porkShare_20cd9588-7579-4adb-8bbc-a8ca7fda20b2.png?v=1715560977","url":"https:\/\/www.melvinhillmeats.com\/products\/half-pork-share","provider":"Melvin Hill Meats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}