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Fresh to Market 100% Berkshire Kurobuta Pork
a.k.a. The World’s Best Pork
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When you buy Fresh to Market, you know you’re getting the best, and our Fresh to Market 100% Berkshire Kurobuta Pork is no different. Renowned for its choice flavor, deep color and amazing tenderness, this heirloom breed is humanely raised on Berkwood Farms’ network of sustainable family farms right here in the USA. Take your next recipe to another level with a premium pork prized by top chefs around the world!
When you buy Fresh to Market, you know you’re getting the best, and our Fresh to Market 100% Berkshire Kurobuta Pork is no different. Renowned for its choice flavor, deep color and amazing tenderness, this heirloom breed is humanely raised on Berkwood Farms’ network of sustainable family farms right here in the USA. Take your next recipe to another level with a premium pork prized by top chefs around the world!
What is Kurobuta pork?
Kurobuta pork comes from Berkshire pigs, a heritage breed that originated in the Berkshire county of England. Often referred to as the “Kobe beef” of pork, Kurobuta (meaning “black pig”) pork became popular in Japan for its unmatched quality. You can distinguish pure heirloom Berkshire pork by its characteristic deep color and generous marbling, plus full flavor and succulent tenderness. While some producers interbreed, our Kurobuta pork comes from certified 100% purebred Berkshire hogs, a difference you can taste.
What makes it so good?
Like Kobe or Wagyu beef, Berkshire pork owes its incredible flavor and marbling to its heirloom heritage. Our Berkshire pigs boast a champion purebred lineage with higher pH levels than standard breeds. Along with humane handling, this yields firmer, darker and less acidic meat, which translates to juicier, more flavorful and better quality pork. Prized for its characteristic tenderness, savory succulence and tantalizing rendering, Berkshire pork is chosen by chefs in top restaurants around the world. Now you can enjoy it right at home!
Where does it come from?
We’re proud to partner with Berkwood Farms, a farmer-owned network of independent family farms that raise 100% certified Berkshire pigs right here in the USA. Devoted to responsible, sustainable and humane practices, these dedicated farmers strive for excellence without ever sacrificing quality, and hand-inspect every cut in an effort to produce the highest quality and best-tasting pork on the market.
Farm Welfare Certified
The farmers of Berkwood Farms take incredible care in raising their herds from farm to fork, and their dedication shows. Committed to both conscientious and environmental sustainability, Berkwood Farms practices humane animal husbandry and eco-friendly processes at each of their sustainable farms. They create comfortable habitats for their pigs, including crate-free environments with room to move. As well as being good animal husbandry, the low-stress settings contribute to the higher pH levels, richer flavor and superior quality of the pork. The herds are also raised on a high-quality, all-vegetarian, grain-based diet with no antibiotics or hormones. The care invested from start to finish culminates in a one-of-a-kind, premium pork that’s tender, flavorful and delicious.
Cooking Tips
100% Berkshire Kurobuta pork cooks similarly to conventional pork, but is more forgiving thanks to the extra marbling. Follow these pro tips to make the most of your next pork dish:
- Cook to 145°F for medium rare.
- Choose bone-in cuts for more flavor.
- For pork butt or ribs, smoke or roast low and slow to make it extra tender.
- For pork loin or tenderloin, cook hot and fast over direct heat to sear the outside.
- If cooking over an open flame, watch out for flareups from the drippings.
- Let rest 5-10 minutes before eating.
- Enjoy!
Find this premium pork in the meat department of your local Nugget Markets and taste the difference for yourself!
