The Lazy SR Ranch

Two year old Berkshire sow from Conover Farm, Holstein, Iowa, by way of Double XL Ranch, Melba, Idaho and a gilt.

Eating Quality:

The National Barrow Show Sire Progeny Tests have been sponsored annually by Hormel Foods, National Association of Swine Records, and Iowa State University since 1991.  Meat quality and eating quality trait results confirm the premium position of the pure Berkshire pork.  Berkshire pork ranks at or near the top for:

• High Ultimate pH Score--relates to low cooking loss, better water-holding capacity, high degree of tenderness
• Loin Firmness/Drip Loss--results in improved processing quality, tenderness
• Meat Color--consumers consistently prefer darker pork
• Cooked Loan Quality--high scores for intramuscular fat percent, tenderness and juiciness all predict better consumer satisfaction.
  

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History:
Three hundred years ago, the Berkshire hog was discovered by Oliver Cromwell's army while in winter quarters at Reading, the county seat of the shire of Berks in England.  The excellent carcass quality of the Berkshire hog has always made it a favorite, even with England's royal families.  Berkshire hogs first came to America in 1823 and the purebred Berkshire Pig Association was founded in 1873.  This is the oldest purebred swine pedigree in America.

Berkshire Pork Pricing:

Berkshire Pork
Product Number	Pork Product	Retail Cuts Price Per Pound	Primal Cuts Price Per Pound
1	Pork Chops or Pork Loin	$4.40	$4.00
2	Pork Roast	$3.75	$3.25
3	Ham	$3.25	$2.50
4	Ham Slice	$3.65	Not Applicable
5	Fresh Bratwurst	$3.75	Not Applicable
6	Fresh Linguisa	$3.75	Not Applicable
7	Country Pork Ribs	$3.25	$3.00
8	Pork Spare Ribs	$2.75	$2.25
9	Bacon	$4.90	$4.50
10	Italian Sweet Sausage	$4.01	Not Applicable
11	Jalapeno and Cheese Sausage	$4.25	Not Applicable
12	Breakfast Sausage	$2.95	Not Applicable
13	Ground Pork	$4.00	$4.00
14	Pork Tenderloin	$5.50	$5.00