Pork

A practical guide to pork cut-sheet choices, from chop thickness and roasts to bacon, ham, sausage, bones, fat and package size.

Learn what cuts can come with a half or whole hog, how much freezer space to plan, and how cut-sheet choices affect your pork.

Heritage pork can cook differently from very lean grocery-store pork. Learn practical ways to prepare BHMF Mangalitsa × Old Spot pork, from chops and ham steaks to bacon, roasts and ground pork.

May has a way of changing how people cook. The meals get a little simpler. The grill gets used more often. Families start thinking about burgers, steaks, ribs, pork chops, roasts

Good beef fat can be rendered into tallow for roasting, frying, and cooking from scratch. Pork fat can be turned into lard for pastry, potatoes, beans, tortillas, and everyday

Mangalitsa pork earns attention for a reason. It is a heritage breed long associated with rich fat development and premium eating quality, and modern research continues to show

Direct sourcing is often framed as a trend. In reality, it is a

“Pasture-raised” gets used often, but not always clearly. Here’s what the term means at Big Horn Mountain Farms, how it relates to other meat claims, and why buying direct gives

This method builds depth naturally — and finishes with roasted bone marrow placed directly onto the chop while it’s still hot, allowing it to soften and gloss the surface like silk.

Traceability has become a popular phrase. At its core, it simply means this: you know where your food came from.

When a freezer is curated on purpose, meals become easier, less reactive, and far less dependent on last-minute grocery runs.

At Big Horn Mountain Farms, we believe premium meat should come with real transparency: who raised it, how it was raised, and where it was processed. That’s not a trend for us. It’s the standard.

National Pizza Day falls on Monday, February 9, 2026, which is an excellent excuse to do pizza night a little more like a ranch kitchen: simple ingredients, bold flavor, and

Game day food should be simple, satisfying, and built to sit on the stove while people hover, snack, and go back for seconds. Chili checks every box — especially when it’s made

A good pork chop doesn’t ask for much. When it’s cut thick, left on the bone, and raised with care, the work is already done long before it reaches the pan. Cooking it properly is

From our pastures in the shadows of the Bighorn Mountains to your table, Big Horn Mountain Farms is here for customers who want premium meat with a clear story, honest sourcing, and a more direct connection to the ranch.

Next, place the seasoned roast on a rack in a roasting pan. This will allow air to circulate around the meat, promoting even cooking. Pour the broth or water into the bottom of the

What Makes Meat “Premium”? True premium meat starts long before it reaches your plate.

Serves: 4  Time: 2 hours 15 min

Tender beef and pork meatballs made with Big Horn Mountain Farms meats, served over whole-grain pasta with a simple side for a hearty, balanced family dinner.