Pork Shares
We want you to eat healthy, ethical, delicious pork at a reasonable price per pound. In order to make that possible we only sell pig shares direct to our customers, which reduces processing and retailing costs, giving savings to our customer and a higher gross profit to us. When you put a deposit on an animal early in the season (or set up additional pre-payment), you are helping pay to raise your own animal throughout the growing season. By purchasing a pork share from us, you can feel good about making an ethical decision that invests in the kind of localized food system the world desperately needs.
We sell our pork shares by the half or whole hog. As a reference, we typically try to raise our hogs to 250+ pounds, which results in roughly a 180-220 pound carcass. The carcass weight is what we call hanging weight. You can expect your final cuts to amount to about 70% of the hanging weight.
Pricing
The cost is $6.50 per pound hanging weight. Butcher fees are paid directly to the shop. We require an upfront deposit of $250 per half ($500 for a whole) to reserve your hog. (Pre-payment plans can also be set up, more info in the FAQs below).
Reservations are opened up as litters are born and shares are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Reserving your pork with a deposit at the beginning of the season helps cover the cost of raising your animal during the growing season.
Fill out the order form below to reserve your share or be placed on the waitlist, depending on availability. Returning customers will get priority, followed by the order in which inquiries were received.
Cut and wrap costs are paid directly to the butcher. We take our relationship with our butcher very seriously and work with Mountain Stream Meat Co.
Prior to processing, we provide our customers with instructions about how to work with the butcher to get your pork as you like it. Cut and wrap costs do fluctuate, and you should check directly with the butcher about curing and cutting prices.
Fill out the order form below to let us know you're interested in getting pork
“We’ve had the pleasure of purchasing pork through Out of Ashes Farm the last four years. It’s always such a pleasure to work with Luke and Allison and the process is simple and straight forward. The quality of the Pork is unparalleled and we love being able to purchase locally from a farm with a conscience. ”
FAQ
Buying a half or whole animal can be intimidating the first time. Read this article for a brief overview of the process. We've also included our most frequently asked questions below:
Do I need a lot of freezer space?
Umm....yes. You do. A half hog takes up an entire vertical freezer in a standard freezer/fridge combo. If this is a barrier for you, let us know and we can talk you through it. Our first freezer was a chest freezer big enough for a whole hog that fit under the counter in our little townhouse in Portland, purchased for $50 on Craigslist. It's our belief that you will never, ever regret getting a larger freezer.
Can I have other parts of the pig?
Yes! Sometimes people want the fat, bones, organs, head or feet of the animal. You can indicate that in the order form below. Some extras are picked up from the butcher (fat/bones/some organs) and some must be picked up from the farm on the day of slaughter. We do charge a flat rate of $25 additional for taking extras not received from the butcher (these parts of the animal are not included in the final weight).
Can I pay ahead of time?
Yes, you can pay in whatever sort of increments you like. We will work with you to set up a payment plan that meets your needs and invoice you on a pre-decided schedule. Usually, there is 6-10 months between the initial deposit and the harvest of the animal. The only requirements are that you pay the deposit and whatever the remainder is at harvest before you receive your pork. We allow pre-payment of up to $400 on a half hog and up to $900 on a whole hog. The final price is generally a little higher than that, but we've capped it there to avoid overpayment.