The Way Pork Should Taste!

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1 The Way Pork Should Taste! Certified Berkshire Pork

2 About Berkwood Farms Berkwood Farms is a small company owned by a coalition of approximately 40 family farms in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and Kansas. From humble beginnings in 1998, we have grown to one of the largest American suppliers of 100% Berkshire pork, and the only farmer owned Berkshire company. Our company brings together humane on-farm production practices, quality control, and hand inspection to ensure our product is of the finest quality around. Considering that 90% of our farmers are from Iowa, we utilize Iowa based companies to produce and process our product. About Our Product Berkwood Farms offers a complete line of 100% Berkshire pork fresh cuts and retail products. Our pigs are humanely raised and fed a 100% vegetarian diet, allowed ample room to move, and raised in ecologically sustainable no stress environments. Our product is free from antibiotics and growth hormones, contains no MSG, artificial ingredients, or preservatives, and is gluten free. Additionally, we process and cut fresh product weekly based on customer demand, and hand-inspect for quality assurance. Why Berkshire Pork The National Pork Board conducted a nationwide study of nine pork sire lines to evaluate the quality of meat from different breeds. The Berkshire line took top honors in 19 out of 20 categories, including loin color, tenderness, marbling, moisture content and taste. Additionally, the acidity of meat (ph) has a great influence on its palatability. Another study, conducted over two years by Iowa State University, found that Berkwood Farms Berkshire pork had an average ph of 6.1, as compared to commodity pork with a more acidic ph around 5.7. The higher ph results in a more tender, juicy and flavorful product. This is achieved through superior genetics and limited animal stress. Products are shipped Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so that your Berkshire pork is delivered on time. All products are shipped in cooler containers so that your product arrives safe. Estimated delivery times are three days or less. If your order is time sensitive, or you have questions about a product, please contact Berkwood Farms directly for assistance (515) 244-PORK (7675). To order fresh cuts please call (515) 244-PORK (7675). A list of retail outlets, including Hy-Vee and Fareway (for bacon and cured items), are available on our website at BETTERPORK.COM

3 APPLEWOOD SMOKED SPIRAL SLICED HONEY GLAZED HALF HAM Berkwood Farms Berkshire Pork is the perfect main dish for your holiday meal. Try something different for Thanksgiving this year, or impress your holiday guests, with the best spiral sliced ham they've ever tasted. This fully cooked, applewood smoked honey glazed ham will keep your guests coming back for more. Preparation: Slow roast in an oven, covered, at a temperature of F, for 8 minutes per pound. Serving Preparation: Slice and serve. Option: Reserve drippings, to make a spectacular gravy lb (Serves 12-20) lb (Serves 18-24) lb (Serves 34-40) lb (Serves 38-44)

4 BONE-IN SMOKED HAM This bone-in smoked ham makes a succulent centerpiece for any family gathering or holiday meal. It is also an excellent gift option. Berkwood Farms Bone-In Smoked Ham is smoked with applewood and hickory for a gently sweet smoky flavor. Order your Bone-In fresh ham today for a meal your family will ask for again and again. Preparation: Roast in a slow oven, covered, F, 15 to 20 minutes per pound until reaching an internal temperature of 165 F. Baste every 15 minutes with your favorite glaze. Serving Suggestions: We suggest using a pineapple and ginger glaze lb (Serves 34-40) 515-BIG-PORK ( )

5 A royal feast to impress everyone at your table. Fire up your smoker or oven for the taste of a true farmer style ham. Quality, Certified Berkshire Pork is the key to achieving success. By choosing Berkwood Farms Fresh Bone-In Ham, the quality and product take the guess work out of preparing a fantastic meal. Preparation: Liberally coat with sea salt and black pepper prior to roasting. Cook this royal feast low and slow F, 15 to 20 minutes per pound, until reaching an internal temperature of F. Serving Suggestions: Last 30 minutes of baking, glaze with mixture of peach nectar and sugar. Slice and serve with grilled peaches and roasted potatoes lb (Serves 34-40) FRESH BONE-IN HAM

6 OSSO BUCO Osso Buco is one of the hidden gems among pork and one of the most flavorful of cuts. It s definitely a treat and purchasing the best product will make this meal worth it. Quality is brought right to your door by Berkwood Farms. The result in slow braising this cut yields a ridiculous flavor that will leave you wanting more. Preparation: Brown in heavy bottom pan on medium/high heat. Braise in your choice of stock, water or wine (or a combination) for 3½ to 4½ hours until fork tender. Serving Suggestions: Reduce braising liquid and serve with traditional risotto. 1 lb each (Serves 1-2) 515-BIG-PORK ( )

7 This Berkwood Farms French Pork Rack is a show stopper of a cut, meant for an elegant dinner. Before roasting or barbecuing the pork rib roast, simply cut the meat away from the end of each rib, so that part of each bone is exposed, if you prefer it to be French. This flavorful pork rack is available to order direct at (515) 244-PORK (7675). Preparation: Salt & pepper french pork rack. Roast on grill over direct heat 10 minutes. Turn off half of the grill and continue roasting over indirect heat for about 1 hour, until internal temperature is 145 F. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serving Suggestions: Make a sauce by sweating onions and oil over medium-high heat until translucent. Add wine, vinegar, sugar, and thyme. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until thick and shiny, about 5 to 7 minutes. Serve warm. 8 9 lb (Serves 12-18) FRENCH PORK RACK (10 BONE)

8 ST. LOUIS RIBS Berkwood Farms produces competition worthy BBQ Ribs. BBQ competitors use Berkshire pork ribs to get an edge on the competition No wonder they don t want to share their secret. You can use your favorite sauce, but the flavor and secrets are inside the Certified Berkshire Pork, available locally at Berkwood Farms. Preparation: Peel membrane from back of ribs and sprinkle with ½ t. salt per lb. Coat both sides in dry rub and let stand 1 to 3 hours to dry brine. Place hot coals on half of grill/aluminum pan of water on other side; place grill rack on top. The key is to keep temperature at 225 F at all times. Place ribs over pan of water at 225 F for 3 to 4 hours. Add 4 oz. of soaked wood chips to coals once per hour for first 2 to 3 hours. Serving Suggestion: Baste with favorite sauce only during last ½ hour of cooking. 2 lb each (Serves 2-4) 515-BIG-PORK ( )

9 Boneless sirloin roast is a great choice for everyday cooking. Berkwood Farms gives you the quality and peace-of-mind that you can serve exceptional tasting comfort style food as a healthy, worry free option any day of the week. Preparation: Rub sirloin (2 lbs. avg.) liberally with coarse salt & pepper. Brown all sides on hot grill. Move to indirect heat. Set grill temperature to 325 F. Baste with sauce about every 5 to 7 minutes. Roast about 20 minutes per pound, to an internal temperature of 145 F. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Serving Suggestions: Baste throughout cooking with your favorite sauce. We suggest a mango, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar basting sauce and finishing with green onion. 2 lb each (Serves 2-3) BONELESS SIRLOIN ROAST

10 BOSTON BUTT SHOULDER ROAST Berkwood Farms offers succulent and delicious Boston Butt Shoulder Roasts which are sometimes overlooked. This affordable roast is great for a large family meal or great party food. The key to success in preparing this mouth watering roast is the long slow roasting method, low and slow. Preparation: Remove any outer tendons from bottom of roast. Season with sea salt and pepper. Place in a large roasting pan and cook for 2½ to 3 hours, to an internal temperature of 170 F. Let meat cool for a few minutes and then slice. Serving Suggestions: Slice and serve with a nice mild Asian sauce. Makes for a great sandwich or entrée lb (Serves 15-20) 515-BIG-PORK ( )

11 Berkwood Farms Bone-In Pork Chops are cut fresh from our prize winning Pork Racks that are served at the best restaurants across the country. Now, you can enjoy the same exceptional award winning Bone-In Pork Chops in the comfort of your own home. (Only available at Berkwood Farms, order at (515) 244-PORK (7675). Preparation: Preheat grill to medium/high heat. Grill chops over direct heat, to an internal temperature of 145 F. Serving Suggestions: We suggest finishing each chop with a spoonful of butter directly before being served. Season with salt and pepper oz chops BONE-IN PORK CHOP

12 Black Forest Applewood Smoked BONELESS PIT HAMS True muscle ham has a smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Slow smoking in small batches over aromatic applewood chips results in a subtle, sweet taste. Seasoned with the simplest of ingredients water, sea salt, turbinado sugar, brown sugar, celery powder. GLUTEN-FREE NITRITE FREE MSG FREE NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS OR PRESERVATIVES Applewood Smoked Uncured Boneless Pit Ham Half Ham, approximately 4 lbs. Quarter Ham, approximately 2 lbs. Applewood Smoked Uncured Boneless Black Forest Ham Half Ham, approximately 4 lbs. Quarter Ham, approximately 2 lbs. 515-BIG-PORK ( )

13 Plain Pulled Pork PULLED PORK Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce Slow smoked over applewood chips in a small smokehouse in Iowa. Seasoned with the simplest of ingredients water, sea salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Fully cooked and hand-pulled. Available plain or seasoned with Iowa s own award winning Russ and Frank s Sassy BBQ sauce. GLUTEN-FREE NITRITE FREE MSG FREE NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS OR PRESERVATIVES Applewood Smoked Plain Pulled Pork 16 oz packages Applewood Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork 16 oz packages A list of retail outlets, including Hy-Vee and Fareway, are available on our website.

14 BERKWOOD APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON Berkwood Farms slow smokes in small batches over aromatic applewood chips resulting in a subtle, sweet taste. Thick cut and worthy as a meal all on it s own, Berkwood Farms Bacon is of exceptional quality and the way pork should taste. The secret is in the Berkshire fat. This three-time award winning bacon at the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival will not disappoint, need we say more! Preparation: Pan Fry: For best results, place bacon in a single layer in an unheated skillet. Cook on medium heat to your desired crispness, turning frequently. Bake in the oven: Place bacon in a single layer in a large shallow baking pan. Bake at 400 F to desired crispness. Serving Suggestions: Bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwiches, bacon-wrapped beef, bacon cheeseburgers, seafood, or vegetables, salads, spaghetti or with anything you d like in order to add a sweet, salty, savory accompaniment. 515-BIG-PORK ( )

15 These natural, uncured, stadium size franks are made with lean cuts and never any filler, our meat s flavor speaks for itself. Slow smoked over applewood chips and seasoned with only the simplest of ingredients water, salt, turbinado sugar, spices, and natural flavoring. Fully cooked and uncured, with no added nitrates or nitrites. We provide a high end, quality frank you can be proud to serve. They are a family favorite for everyone. GLUTEN-FREE NITRITE FREE MSG FREE NO ARTIFICIAL INGREDIENTS OR PRESERVATIVES Home Field Uncured Franks Applewood Smoked Uncured Franks Applewood Smoked Uncured Franks 12 oz packages Home Field Uncured Franks oz packages A list of retail outlets, including Hy-Vee and Fareway, are available on our website.

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