NEW ITEM: PORK CUTLETS  After an AMAZING response, we wanted to give you further information on our Pork Cutlets, which are cut from the ham on our Berkshire pigs.  The cutlets have a particularly robust flavor, as the ham is a lean muscle with less fat than other cuts.

To prepare:

Pound to 1/4 inches thick and pan sautee or bread and fry.  They make as especially tasty and quick dinner.  They can also be done “Piccata style” with lemon and capers for a delicious and elegant meal.  Right now, these cutlets are on sale at just $8/lb

Sirloin cutlets … coming soon!

We will SOON be offering pork cutlets cut from the SIRLOIN at a slightly higher price of $10/ lb. More to come about the sirloin cuts soon!

It’s February, and we’re feeling pork-y. Not the type of porky you feel after eating too many nachos while watching the Super Bowl … (though I’m sure that we’ll feel that way after Sunday!), but our family farm’s freezers are well stocked with fresh ground  free-range Berkshire pork.

We’ve got some great pork recipe ideas that are easy to make, using our all-natural, humanely raised pork. We’ve also got a new product that we want to tell you about – pork cutlets! And, through the month of February, we’re offering these mouth- watering pork cutlets at just $8.00 for a 1 pound package. Additionally, if you order $75 or over from our website (not including shipping), we’ll throw in a pound of ground pork. Free.

C’mon. It’s February. Treat your family to a burger. A pork burger.

February isn’t typically “grilling season,” but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy foods that go great on the grill, such as burgers.  If you’ve never tried a pork burger, you’re in for a treat. Made from our all-natural Berkshire free-range pigs, our ground pork is rich, juicy, and bursting with so much flavor you won’t need to dress the burger up with excess condiments or drown it in cheese. Our pork burger recipe, courtesy of Sunset Magazine, is below. Order your Berkshire ground pork from our farm today!

Pork Cutlets—they’re like a steak, but bursting with rich, pork flavor

We are now selling pork cutlets. Think steak meets the best-tasting pork you’ve ever had. Not a bad combination, right? They’re easy to prepare, too, so you can cook ‘em up for a delicious, healthy mid-week meal. Pound them thin, throw them in the pan, and they’ll cook up quickly. They go great with a side of potatoes. Order today—they’re just $8 for a 1 pound package!

Pork Burgers

Courtesy of Sunset Magazine

1.5 pounds of ground Pasture Prime Berkshire Pork

4 oz. firm chorizo or hot Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled

2 slices (2 oz. total) bacon, finely chopped

¼ Cup olive oil

¼ cup minced shallots

2 tbsp. chopped parsley

2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp. ground cumin

4 hamburger buns, toasted

1. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for high heat (450 – 550 degrees F) or heat a frying pan to medium high.
2. In large bowl, mix ground pork, chorizo, bacon, oilive oil, shallots, parsley, thyme, and cumin. Form mixture into 4 equal patties about ¾ inch thick.
3. Grill burgers (cover if using gas), turning once, just until no longer pink in the middle, about 13-15 minutes total; keep a spray bottle handy to douse and flames.

You may have heard that grass-fed beef is healthier for you. Multiple factors contribute to the health factors in grass-fed beef, including the ratio of Omega 3s to 6s, the fact that it contains less fat and calories, and because it has higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).

Well, we’ve known that for a long time—it’s the reason we raise our very own grass-fed beef on our Florida ranch. But we wanted to test our own beef, just to be sure.

Well, by “we” we mean we tasked our 6^th grader with the duty

Camryn Siverson, proud-third generation cattle farmer here at Pasture Prime, needed an interesting topic for her 6^th grade science project. She decided to run an experiment to see just how healthy Pasture Prime grass-fed Wagyu beef is.

To set up the experiment, she had samples from Pasture Prime grass-fed beef and grain-finished store- bought Wagyu beef sent to a lab to compare the nutritional differences.

The clear winner? Pasture Prime beef. Here’s what she found:

In the sample tested, the amount of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) was found to be 0.37 g/100mg sample for the grass-fed wagyu beef, while the CLA level for the grain-fed was 0.14 g/100mg sampled.  The results of the Omega 3s testing showed a level of 0.24g/100mg for grass-fed beef and a level of 0.06g/100mg for grain-fed beef. The Omega 6s showed 0.38 g/100mg for grass-fed beef and 0.55 g/100mg for the grain-fed beef.

So what does this really mean?

The samples from our Pasture Prime grass-fed Wagyu beef clearly showed higher levels of CLAs and better Omega 3 and 6 ratios, as compared to the grain-finished Wagyu sample, but what does that mean when it comes to your health?

Well, for starters, scientists have found that diets high in CLAs and Omega 3s help reduce cancers, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Additionally, high CLA levels help with osteoporosis, insulin resistance, inflammation, and they help fight immune system invaders.

Not a bad mix for a delicious, juicy grass-fed beef burger, huh?

Order your grass-fed beef from Pasture Prime today. It’s health food. Really.

Redefine your definition of beef by ordering your very own Pasture Prime Wagyu beef today. The cattle on our sustainable farm are raised and finished entirely on grass. We have a variety of delicious cuts that you can order direct from our website. Not all grass-fed beef is the same. Support farmers who test the nutritional content of their beef.

Enjoy your health. Enjoy our beef.

Welcome to 2012! At Pasture Prime Family Farm, we’d like to start off 2012 with some specials for you, our valued customers. Right now, we’re featuring ground pork, from our pasture-raised heritage Berkshire pigs. If you’ve never tried ground Berkshire pork—you’re in for a treat. It’s versatile, full of flavor, and so easy to cook! And, even better—free when you order $60 or more from our website (not including shipping.) That’s right. Free. We’ll throw in a whole pound for you with your next order—but our offer is only good through January, so place your order soon!

We have a new email address, so if you have any questions about your order, please contact us at: pastureprimewagyu@gmail.com.

What to do with your free ground pork, you ask?

We’re glad you asked, actually. One of our favorite ways to prepare ground pork is to put it in Sloppy Joe’s. We promise your whole family will love them. Here’s a delicious recipe to get you started:

Ground Pork Sloppy Joe’s, Courtesy of Cat Cora

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground pork
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Kosher salt
• 6 sesame buns, toasted

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the pork and brown, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. When the meat is still slightly pink, remove from the pan and set aside. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the onion and the bell pepper and cook, stirring, until soft and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low. Return the pork to the pan and stir in the garlic powder, cinnamon, Worcestershire, Tabasco, ketchup, brown sugar and water. Add the black pepper and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended and the mixture is saucy. Spoon onto toasted buns and serve. Taste and add salt, if needed.

At Pasture Prime Family Farm, we personally think that our heirloom breeds, careful pasture-raising processes, and the care we put into each and every animal makes our meat superior.

But don’t take it just from us … hear what some of our current customers have to say about our grass-fed Wagyu, Mangalitsa and Berkshire pork, and free-range turkeys and chickens:

“Just wanted to let you know that the chops have been FANTASTIC. We are really enjoying them and I will probably be looking for more in a few months.”  A.K. Las Vegas, NV

“Just wanted to thank you for showing me around the farm yesterday! Also tried the ground beef last night and cant say enough good things about it.You have my business and hopefully more from down in this area! Keep up the good work. “ M.H.

“We are enjoying your meat, I have been telling all my friends.”  W.B. Ocala, FL.

“…what I am looking to use hopefully on my new menu is those wonderful chickens, short rib, wagyu top sirloin, and some of the pork products…we are looking forward to featuring those little piggies “ Chef C.

“Oh my, had the ground pork it is amazing!!”  A.P. Palm Beach, FL.

“My husband and I just wanted to let you know that we cooked up the london broil and it was amazing! Then we made hamburgers the next night because we loved the broil so much. Best burgers we ever had! Maybe it tastes even better when you can eat it in good conscience. Thanks for letting us come out to the farm, it was great talking to you. We will be back soon. Can\’t wait to try the chicken.” I. B. Mount Dora, FL.

Want to try out Pasture Prime Family Farm meats for yourself? Browse our selection of delicious, sustainably raised meats. We ship nationwide.

This month’s blog is courtesy of our very own niece, Emma. Here are her recommendations for a healthy, filling meal.

Back-to-school with Pasture Prime
Give your kids’ morning a boost by starting their day with some delicious, high protein pork sausage from Pasture Prime!
Our 100% grass-fed meat will be sure to keep them healthy and attentive throughout the school year. Try out this quick and easy recipe below for families on the go!

Breakfast Burrito
“If you’ve got a long day ahead of you, this substantial but easy-to-prepare meal is just the ticket to make sure you eat well. And if you know things will be busy, these breakfast burritos can be set up the night before and made in 10 minutes or less the next morning.”
Martha Stewart Living Website

Recipe Courtesy: Lucinda Scala Quinn
Makes 6 burritos

Ingredients
6 large flour tortillas
2 small Pasture Prime pork sausages, chopped
10 large eggs, lightly beaten
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
1/3 cup prepared salsa (such as Muir Glen black bean and corn salsa)
Hot sauce (optional)

Directions
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Lay the tortillas on a baking sheet. Place in the oven for 1 minute.
Fry the sausage in a hot pan for 1 minute, then add the eggs and scramble. Meanwhile, sprinkle cheese over each tortilla. Return the tortillas to the oven and allow the cheese to melt, about 1 minute. Remove from the oven.
Divide the eggs and sausage evenly among the tortillas, piling the eggs and sausage in the center. Top each one with a tablespoon of salsa and drizzle with hot sauce, if using.
One at a time, fold the bottom edge of each tortilla up and over the eggs and sausage, fold in each side edge to form an open pocket, then fold down that edge. If not eating immediately, wrap tightly in foil.

Check out more health benefits of pork sausage here: Protein is a vital part of your everyday diet. It is significant to keeping every organ, tissue, and cell in your body healthy.

You can order Pasture Prime pork, direct from our website!
Best of luck with the new school year,
The Siverson Family

Our Newest Family Members! A Mangalitsa Boar and a Great Pyrenees

We’re pleased to announce new key members to our farm! We’ve finally been able to procure a
Mangalitsa boar, which will greatly assist our efforts to increase our stock of pigs without having to rely
on outside sources. Additionally, we’ve also acquired a new member, Sam, a Great Pyrenees dog. Sam
has the heavy responsibility of keeping watch over our ever-expanding flock of chickens and turkeys.

Adby the Boar

Adby is settling into his new home and getting acquainted with his fellow Mangalitsa and Berkshire
peers. We’ll be breeding Adby with some of our Mangalitsa sows so we can keep purebreds in our herd.
We’re very pleased to have one of the few purebred Mangalitsa boars in the U.S.

Sam the Great Pyrenees

Sam has a full day and night shift every day watching over our burgeoning Red Ranger and Poulet Rouge
chicken flock. He’s got a sharp eye to keep birds of prey away from chickens, so he’s our newest farm
watchdog.

Come See our Farm!

We invite you to come visit our farm and see how we sustainably raise our Wagyu cattle, free-range
turkeys and chickens, and heritage breed pigs on our beautiful 400-acre farm. Contact us at 352-266-
9504 to arrange a visit!

The holiday season is upon us, in full force. Still looking for the perfect gift to give someone you care for? How about a Pasture Prime Family Farm gift certificate!

Perfect for the meat lover who is conscious of where meat comes from, the Pasture Prime certificates will allow someone to browse from our great web selection and order online. We’re offering our certificates (minimum of $40) for any of our products.

Most of our meats can be shipped anywhere in the U.S. We only ship our poultry within Florida, but you can send our mouth-watering 100% grass-fed Wagyu, Berkshire pork and Mangalitsa pork all over the country.

Know anyone who is interested in charcuterie? This holiday season, give them a certificate for Pasture Prime so they can order our Mangalitsa pork. This particular breed is renowned for its fat content, which makes it ideal for charcuterie. World-class chefs are scrambling to get their hands on this prized meat.

We know it’s early, but for next Thanksgiving…

We know that most of you are probably not thinking “turkey” at the moment. Indeed, you’re probably still eating turkey sandwiches from the leftovers! However, we’d like to start thinking about our heritage turkey stock for next Thanksgiving, so send us an e-mail if you’re interested in one of our heritage turkeys for next holiday season so we know how many to raise.

Cheers to you and your family this coming holiday! Please contact “Mom” Siverson @ 352-266-2660 directly if you’d like to send someone a Pasture Prime gift certificate. Or contact Torm @ the Farm if you are interested in a heritage turkey for 2011.

Cell: 352-266-9504
E-mail: info@pastureprimewagyu.com

Pasture Prime is proud to announce that our meat is now available at the Homegrown Co-Op in Orlando, Florida. They’re selling our delicious 100% grass-fed meat and will soon be offering our chickens at the co-op.
If  you’ve never visited the co-op, they’re a great source for locally raised produce, meats, and grocery items. We can’t emphasize enough the value of shopping and eating locally. Not only do local products taste better, because they’re fresher, but supporting local farmers puts money directly back into the surrounding economy. An added bonus? Eating local is better for the environment. When food doesn’t have to be shipped across the country to reach your plate, you’re helping cut down on emissions and fuel usage.
We encourage you to check out the Homegrown co-op and try some of our delicious meats that they’re now selling!

Their website:

http://www.homegrowncoop.org/index.html

Address and phone #

2310 North Orange Ave, Orlando FL, 32804
407.895.5559