Reserve Your Share
Forest-Raised Hog Shares
Pick a share size, pick a tier, tell us how you like it cut. Every price you see is all-in — processing, smoking, slicing, and sealing included. No surprise fees at pickup.
No Hidden Fees
What “All-In” Means
Most farms advertise by hanging weight and let processing fees pile up at pickup. We price every share by finished packaged weight — the actual meat in your freezer — with everything baked in.
Included in Every Share
- Kill fee & base processing
- Standard cut & wrap (bone-in or boneless chops, roasts, etc.)
- Vacuum sealing & labeling
- Standard smoking (Smokehouse & Heritage tiers)
- Cut sheet consultation with us
- Organ meats at no charge (heart, liver, neck bones)
- Farm pickup or market-day pickup at any of our markets
Typical Farm vs. Queen City Farm
For a comparable whole hog share
| Typical | Queen City Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | $6.00/lb hanging | $8.50/lb finished |
| Kill fee | +$85 | Included |
| Base processing | +$0.85/lb hanging | Included |
| Smoking (bacon + ham) | +$80–$120 | Included (Smokehouse+) |
| Ham slicing | +$10–$20 | Included |
| Cut sheet fees | Varies | Included |
| Your cost | ~$9–$10/lb | $8.50/lb |
Comparison based on typical regional processor & farm pricing. Your actual savings vary by share size and cut selections.
Step 1
Pick Your Share Size
Step 2
Choose Your Tier
Each tier covers a different level of butcher-shop options. We'll walk you through a detailed cut sheet together 1–2 weeks before processing.
Selected: Smokehouse
Cut Options in Your Tier
Jowl
Jowl bacon, ground
Shoulder
Boston butt, picnic, roasts
Loin
Chops, loin roasts, cutlets
Belly
Bacon, pork belly
Ham
Ham steaks, roasts, ground
New in Smokehouse — Cured & Smoked
- • Cured & smoked bacon (sliced or whole belly)
- • Cured & smoked ham (whole, half, roast, or sliced)
- • Cured & smoked picnic ham
- • Cured & smoked jowl (jowl bacon)
- • Cured & smoked hocks
- • Cottage bacon (cured & smoked Boston butt)
New in Smokehouse — Specialty Sausage & Brats
- • Blueberry breakfast sausage
- • Blueberry maple breakfast sausage
- • Cheddar brat
- • Jalapeño brat
- • Cheddar jalapeño brat
- • Swiss brat (garlic & onion)
Step 3
Reserve Your Share
A 25% deposit holds your share. We'll follow up within 24 hours with a detailed cut sheet and next steps.
Before You Reserve
Quick Answers
Why is the estimated total a range?
Yield varies slightly per animal. A whole hog typically packages out to 100–120 lbs of meat depending on cut choices (bone-in vs boneless, ground vs roast). We charge for the actual packaged weight at pickup.
When is the balance due?
At pickup. We'll send you the exact packaged weight and final invoice a few days before your share is ready.
Can I change tiers after I reserve?
Yes, up until we finalize your cut sheet together (usually 1–2 weeks before processing). After that, changes may not be possible.
Can I split a share with someone?
Absolutely — splitting a whole hog with family or neighbors is a great way to save roughly $0.50/lb overall compared to buying a half. Just let us know in the notes and we'll package it accordingly.
Does it come frozen?
Yes — everything is vacuum-sealed, labeled with the cut name and pack date, and flash-frozen right after processing. All pickup and delivery is frozen only. Properly stored, your pork will keep excellent quality for 12+ months.
How much freezer space will I need?
It depends on freezer type — chest freezers pack more efficiently than uprights because there are no shelves in the way. Rough guidance:
Whole hog (≈100–120 lbs): about 4 cu ft in a chest freezer, or 5–6 cu ft in an upright.
Half hog (≈50–60 lbs): about 2 cu ft in a chest, or 3 cu ft in an upright.
A standard fridge-freezer compartment (~4–5 cu ft) can usually handle a half but will be tight for a whole.
How do I get it home?
Bring two or three large coolers with ice or ice packs, especially if you're driving more than 30 minutes. Frozen vacuum-sealed packages will hold temperature well for a few hours in a good cooler. We can provide ice at farm or market pickup if you need it. Heritage share customers get free home delivery within 60 miles, so no transport planning needed.