Farm-Raised Meat for Real Family Kitchens
Pork in Cabery for families stocking freezers with dependable, everyday cuts
VanWassenhove Farms raises pork directly on the property in Cabery and sells both individual cuts and bulk options for customers who plan meals around consistent quality. You receive meat that moves from the farm through processing to your freezer without intermediary suppliers, which means you know exactly where each cut originated. Standard inventory includes common cuts used in weekly meal rotation, while items like pig feet, fresh bacon, and whole pork loins require advance ordering because they're prepared differently than the regular stock.
The ordering process separates into two categories: individual cuts available for immediate purchase and bulk pork sold in larger quantities for long-term storage. Bulk purchases give you a wider range of cuts distributed across the whole animal, which reduces waste and provides variety for different cooking methods. Farm-raised pork develops flavor through diet and movement patterns that differ from confinement operations, producing meat with more intramuscular fat that stays moist during cooking.
Request a current cut list to review available portions and pricing for your household size.
What Standard Inventory Includes Versus Specialty Orders
Standard cuts rotate based on processing schedules and include the portions most customers use regularly—chops, roasts, ground pork, and ribs. These items stay in stock because processing produces them in predictable quantities from each animal. Specialty items require advance notice because they involve different handling: fresh bacon isn't cured or smoked, whole loins remain intact rather than being sectioned into chops, and cuts like pig feet need specific trimming that isn't part of the standard breakdown.
After you place an order, you'll notice the difference in how the meat performs during cooking—pork raised with outdoor access and farm-appropriate diets renders fat more cleanly and browns more evenly than meat from animals that never moved on pasture. The texture stays firm rather than releasing excessive moisture into the pan, which matters when you're searing chops or browning ground pork for sauce.
Bulk orders include a mix of primal cuts and processing options, meaning you decide whether certain sections become chops, roasts, or ground meat based on how your household actually cooks. This customization requires communication before processing, so the timeline extends beyond buying pre-cut portions, but you end up with exactly the distribution your freezer needs rather than adapting meals to whatever cuts happen to be available.
Customers purchasing farm-direct pork often ask about timing, specialty availability, and how bulk orders work compared to buying individual packages.
Questions Customers Ask Before Ordering
How much freezer space does a bulk pork order require?
A half hog typically needs 4 to 5 cubic feet of freezer space, depending on whether you request bone-in or boneless cuts and how much is ground versus kept as roasts and chops.
What makes specialty cuts different from standard inventory?
Specialty items like whole pork loins or fresh bacon require different processing steps that aren't part of the routine breakdown, so they're prepared only when requested in advance rather than being produced with every animal.
When should I place an order if I need pork for a specific date?
Individual cuts from current inventory are available immediately, but bulk orders and specialty cuts tied to processing schedules in Cabery may require two to three weeks depending on the farm's processing calendar and freezer capacity.
Why does farm-raised pork cook differently than store-bought meat?
Pork from animals raised with outdoor access and varied diets contains more intramuscular fat and less added moisture, so it browns faster and releases less liquid during cooking, which affects searing and roasting times.
What's included when I order bulk pork versus buying individual cuts?
Bulk orders give you a specified portion of the whole animal with cuts distributed across different primals, while individual purchases let you select only the specific cuts you want without committing to sections you might not use regularly.
VanWassenhove Farms maintains inventory based on processing schedules and customer demand, so placing your order early helps secure the cuts and quantities your household needs. Contact the farm directly to confirm availability or arrange specialty cut preparation.