About Saddle Back Pigs

Description of Saddleback Pork:

Experience the exceptional quality of Saddleback pork from Stone Cross Farm, renowned for its rich flavour and superior tenderness. Our Saddleback pigs are raised with meticulous care in a free-range environment, allowing them to thrive naturally and produce meat that stands out for its delicious taste and texture. The Saddleback breed is known for its distinctive flavour, attributed to its traditional, pasture-based rearing. Our pigs enjoy a diet that includes a mix of high-quality grains, vegetables, and natural forage, contributing to their well-marbled meat with a succulent, juicy texture. Unlike mass-produced pork, which often comes from intensive farming systems with confined spaces and standardised feed, our Saddleback pigs are raised with respect for their natural behaviours and well-being. This results in pork that is not only more flavourful but also free from artificial additives and growth hormones.

Benefits of Naturally Raised Saddleback Pigs:

Choosing our Saddleback pork means supporting a farming approach that emphasises animal welfare and environmental sustainability. Our pigs are raised in open, pasture-based systems where they can exhibit natural behaviours such as rooting and foraging. This environment promotes their health and well-being, leading to meat that is richer in flavour and texture.

In contrast, cheaper pork often comes from industrial farms where pigs are confined to cramped conditions and fed a uniform diet of grains and soy. These intensive farming practices can lead to pork that lacks the flavour and marbling of naturally raised alternatives. Additionally, industrial farming can contribute to environmental issues such as soil degradation and reduced biodiversity due to its intensive nature. By choosing our Saddleback pork, you are not only enjoying a premium product with exceptional taste and quality but also supporting farming practices that are better for the environment and more humane for the animals.