Wholesale Pork
Heritage pork breeds have more flavor than conventional pork.Our wholesale pork lineup comprises some of the world’s finest heritage breeds: Red Duroc pork, Kurobuta pork , Mangalitsa pork, and Spain’s highly esteemed Iberico pork. Bred with flavor foremost in mind, their natural marbling sets them apart from conventional pork.
Our products go well beyond wholesale pork chops and ribs, encompassing several Spanish cuts unique to Iberico pork.
Wholesale Pork: Heritage Breeds Vs. Commodity Pork
Many of the colonists and early immigrants to the New World arrived with pigs that represented a variety of breeds. For centuries thereafter, every homesteader and farmer in America kept pigs. Different breeds with varying characteristics proliferated, maintaining a robust genetic foundation. Over time, as wholesale pork production became more industrialized and consolidated, small pig farmers found less economic incentive to raise pigs, and those heritage breeds have become rarer in the past hundred years. Our modern industrial pork complex focuses on a handful of breeds that have been bred to be leaner over the years. Less fat results in pork that isn’t as juicy or flavorful. Heritage breeds of pork have different fat-to-lean ratios and more inherent flavor than commodity pork. Heritage breeds tend to be pasture raised and allowed to roam and engage in natural porcine behaviors, which also helps develop more flavor. The good news: there is a small but growing demand for heritage breeds and farmers are reviving them. Among the heritage pork breeds available at Marx Foods, you’ll find Berkshire/Kurobuta Pork, Red Duroc Pork, Iberico Pork, and Mangalitsa Pork.
Bulk Pork: The Difference Between Berkshire Pork & Kurobuta
Berkshire pigs are a black-and-white heritage breed that originated in England. "Kurobuta" (translation: black pig) is the Japanese name for Berkshire pork, though not all Berkshire pork can be so designated. Kurobuta pigs must be pure bred Berkshire and raised on a specific diet that promotes maximum marbling and proper pH for juiciness. Think of Kurobuta as the pork equivalent of Kobe beef. Find 100% verified Berkshire bloodline Kurobuta pork among the wholesale pork products available at Marx Foods.
Bulk Pork: The Difference Between Berkshire Pork & Kurobuta
Berkshire pigs are a black-and-white heritage breed that originated in England. "Kurobuta" (translation: black pig) is the Japanese name for Berkshire pork, though not all Berkshire pork can be so designated. Kurobuta pigs must be pure bred Berkshire and raised on a specific diet that promotes maximum marbling and proper pH for juiciness. Think of Kurobuta as the pork equivalent of Kobe beef. Find 100% verified Berkshire bloodline Kurobuta pork among the wholesale pork products available at Marx Foods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wholesale Pork
The 4 primal cuts of bulk pork are pork shoulder, pork loin, belly or sides (from which we get bacon), and leg (from which we get ham).
These six breeds are widely regarded as the best pork in the world: Iberico (Spanish), Berkshire (English, aka Kurobuta in Japan), Duroc (French), Yorkshire (English), Landrace (Danish), and Hampshire (English).
Pork is a high-quality protein that has many health benefits provided you prepare it in a heart-healthy way and limit cured or processed pork products which can be high in sodium. Like most red meats, pork is rich in iron and zinc. Pork also supplies hefty amounts of selenium and B vitamins, especially thiamine.
Where to Buy the Best Pork Wholesale
Elevate your favorite pork recipes with heritage breed bulk pork from Marx Foods. Our convenient online meat delivery system makes it easy for home cooks to order from our broad selection of specialty wholesale pork cuts like wholesale pork loin. We even offer whole pork, should a pig roast be in your plans.
Make Marx Foods your go-to source whenever you are shopping for top-quality specialty pork meat bulk.
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