Smoked Pork Butt (Shoulder)

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Farmhouse Recipes, Smoking Meat at Home

Smoked Pork Butt (Shoulder)

The smoked pork shoulder, also known as the Boston butt, has a rich history rooted in American barbecue tradition. This cut of meat comes from the upper part of the...Read More
The Farm Table Podcast

Podcast Episode #22: Brandon Sheard of Farmstead Meatsmith

Today I am excited to have Brandon Sheard from The Farmstead Meatsmith website and farm community. I have been a member of their online community for a couple of years...Read More
Farm Life

Pork Fat versus Olive Oil in Italy – A Brief History

We Smith's have used olive oil for years. It was on the weekly Costco list for the longest time. We felt confident that the Italian OO that they sold was...Read More
LJF Livestock Program

Red Bridge Farm Feed Group Buys

One of the great legacies of the Stanwyck's (Joe's Fleece Fields, etc.) was that they worked closely with their neighbors to insure excellent livestock feed was available at an affordable...Read More
LJF Livestock Program

Gloucestershire Old Spot Pigs – A Brief Summary

Considered one of the oldest pedigree pig breeds from England, these droopy-eared white pigs with distinctive black spots are making a comeback. Originating from the Berkeley Valley in England near...Read More
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Guess what? Yup, we got pigs!

A little farm life update. We got pigs! We decided to get them for a couple of reasons. Food, of course (since we rarely follow 100% kosher except our salt)....Read More