A half hog and a whole hog include the same meat cuts but in different quantities. Here is a breakdown of the average pounds for a half versus a whole. Depending on the cuts you select, you will get 70-80% of your hanging weight in consumable meat.

Half Hog:
Tenderloin: 1 lbs
Loin/Chops: 12 lbs
Bacon: 8-10 lbs
Ribs: 3lbs
Roasts: 12 lbs
Sausage: 6 lbs
Ham: 15 lbs
Smoked Hocks: 5 lbs

Whole Hog:
Tenderloin: 2 lbs
Loin/Chops: 24 lbs
Bacon: 18-20 lbs
Ribs: 6 lbs
Roasts: 24 lbs
Sausage: 12 lbs
Ham: 30 lbs
Smoked Hocks 10 lbs

Roasts
Pork Steaks
Ground Pork
Cottage Bacon
Bacon
Jowl Bacon
Fresh Side Pork
Loin Roast
Pork Chops
Breakfast Sausage
Sausage Links
Lard
Smoked Ham
Fresh Ham
Head
Organ Meats
Bones
Smoked Ham Hocks

A live 300 lb hog yields a hanging weight of 216 lbs (108 lbs per half). Hanging weight is the weight once the hog is slaughtered and organs are removed. This hanging weight includes the bones, head, cartilage, skin, and other bits. Not all of this is edible so once removed you are left with 140-150 lbs (70-75 lbs per half) of meat for your freezer. Though the lard can be rendered and is great natural cooking oil and the bones can be used to make bone broth and stock.

Hanging weight covers the price of the hog, processing fee, packaging, and smoking.

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Half and whole hogs will once again be available for pre-order in spring 2023. We only offer this a few times a year.

Pick-up is typically 4-6 weeks after processing to allow smoke time for the bacon and hams.

The hanging weight covers the price of the hog, processing fee, packaging, and smoking.

For more information, give us a call!