Exploring Whole and Half Hog Shares: Unpacking Custom Cuts and Flavor Variety Beyond Traditional Hog Shares
- gmicrofarm
- Jul 21
- 4 min read
When it comes to buying pork in bulk, traditional hog shares have long been a popular choice. However, these conventional options often limit families to just a few types of cuts or flavors, which can feel restrictive for those who want more variety or control over their meat selection. Our whole and half hog shares offer a fresh approach by providing curated bundles that allow you to customize your order. This means you can pick exactly the cuts and flavors you want.
In this post, we will explore how our whole and half hog shares differ from traditional hog shares, what makes them unique, and how you can benefit from choosing these curated options.
What Are Traditional Hog Shares?
Traditional hog shares typically involve purchasing a portion of a hog, often a whole or half, from a farmer or butcher. The hog is then processed, and the buyer receives a set selection of cuts based on the hog’s natural breakdown. Usually, this means:
A fixed assortment of pork chops, roasts, ribs, and ground pork
Limited control over which cuts you receive
Few options for flavoring or seasoning, often just plain or one flavor sausage
While this method can be cost-effective and ensures fresh, locally sourced pork, it can leave families wanting more variety or specific cuts that better suit their cooking preferences.
How Our Whole and Half Hog Shares Differ
Our whole and half hog shares are designed to give you more choice and flexibility. Instead of receiving a predetermined set of cuts, you get to customize your bundle by selecting from a variety of cuts and flavors below. This approach offers several advantages:
Curated bundles tailored to your taste and cooking style
Ability to mix and match cuts for different meals and occasions
More flavor options beyond the usual plain or single-flavor choices
Control over the quantity of each cut, so you get what you really want
This customization means you can enjoy a broader range of sausages and cuts, making your hog share more versatile.
Understanding Our Whole & Half Hog Share | Pasture-Raised Pork in Virginia
You'll receive approximately 90 pounds of premium pasture-raised KuneKune pork, including:
Sausage Flavor Availability
Please note, we harvest pigs every month to keep our freezers stocked, but because our sausages and specialty products are made in small batches, certain flavors may occasionally sell out between processing dates. While you're welcome to note your preferred flavors, all flavor selections are subject to availability, and other selections may need to be made.
Thank you for supporting local farming and understanding that availability is part of providing thoughtfully raised, small-batch pork.
2 salami, available in the following flavors:
Pepperoni
Rustico (wine & garlic)
Dry Chorizo
Hot Sopressata
Hot Cacciatore
Bourbon
4 bone-in roasts (Picnic or Boston Butt) 2-3lbs average per roast
4 packs of bone-in pork chops, 2" thick
10 packs of grillers, available in the following flavors:
Garlic Rosemary
Hot Italian
Kielbasa
Smoked Andouille
Bratwurst
Smoked Jalapeño
10 packs of Sweet Breakfast Links
16 packs of loose sausage, available in:
Sweet Breakfast
Chorizo
Sweet Italian
Garlic Rosemary
Hot Italian
8 packs of ground pork
8 packs of pork bones, perfect for homemade broth or soup
1 gallon of rendered pork lard for cooking, baking, and traditional recipes
You'll receive approximately 45 pounds of premium pasture-raised KuneKune pork, including:
1 salami, available in the following flavors:
Pepperoni
Rustico (wine & garlic)
Dry Chorizo
Hot Sopressata
Hot Cacciatore
Bourbon
2 bone-in roasts (Picnic or Boston Butt) 2-3lbs average per roast
2 packs of bone-in pork chops, 2" thick
5 packs of grillers, available in the following flavors:
Garlic Rosemary
Hot Italian
Kielbasa
Smoked Andouille
Bratwurst
Smoked Jalapeño
5 packs of Sweet Breakfast Links
8 packs of loose sausage, available in:
Sweet Breakfast
Chorizo
Sweet Italian
Garlic Rosemary
Hot Italian
4 packs of ground pork
4 packs of pork bones, perfect for homemade broth or soup
1 gallon of rendered pork lard for cooking, baking, and traditional recipes
Benefits of Choosing Curated Hog Shares
Choosing our curated whole or half hog shares offers several practical benefits:
More control over what you receive, avoiding unwanted cuts. Choose the sausage flavors you know your family enjoys.
Greater flavor variety to suit different tastes and recipes
Better meal planning with a mix of cuts for various cooking methods
Cost savings compared to buying cuts separately at retail prices
By customizing our hog shares in this way, you get a better value and a more enjoyable eating experience.
How to Choose Your Cuts and Flavors
When selecting your cuts and flavors, consider:
Your family’s favorite pork dishes
Cooking methods you prefer (grilling, roasting, slow cooking)
Whether you want to try new flavors or stick to familiar ones
Our whole and half hog shares offer a fresh way to enjoy pork with more control, variety, and flavor than traditional hog shares. By customizing your cuts and sausages, you get a bundle that fits your tastes and cooking needs perfectly. Our Half and Whole Hog Shares take the guesswork out of buying pork in bulk, giving you a carefully selected variety of premium pasture-raised cuts you'll enjoy for months to come.
Ready to stock your freezer with premium pasture-raised pork? Check out our half hog share and whole hog share reserve yours now.
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