Our Red Wattle pigs run on Pasture & Forest because pigs are forest animals. Treating our pigs like pigs brings out their authentic flavour and produces a superior product.
Pork fat back, a.k.a. fatback, is, much as it sounds, the fat from the back of a pig. It is "hard fat" that can be chopped and ground (this is compared to the visceral or "soft fat" found in the abdominal cavity). As such, fatback is a key ingredient in sausages to add fat and moisture. Fat back has rather high water content, so adding too much to burgers or meat loaves will cause noticeable shrinkage when cooked.
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We are always excited to show customers around to see how our food is raised. Everyone is treated with the dignity they deserve. Remember, "It's all about the food!"