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SRF pork? Thoughts?

slovelad
slovelad Posts: 1,742
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has anyone tried any of the SRF pork chops? Short ribs? Loin? Bacon?

pork chops seem somewhat reasonably priced.

is it a much try? How mich different can pork chops really be? Curious about it. 
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  • Spaightlabs
    Spaightlabs Posts: 2,349
    someone posted a couple of the pork collars they did in the last week or 2 - looked fantastic.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited December 2015
    Basically, higher end Berkshire.  Although not SRF, I enjoy the chops and bacon I get from my buddy Nick at Berkwood Farms.  Much better than the commercial "other white meat" crap you commonly find.    






    I'm sure it's all good, give it a try and report back.   
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    I've had the chops and loin. I would say that you could probably find fancy Berkshire at similar quality and less money. It was really good but not like the beef that is otherworldly compared to any other I've ever had.


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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    The Cen-Tex Smoker said:
    I've had the chops and loin. I would say that you could probably find fancy Berkshire at similar quality and less money. It was really good but not like the beef that is otherworldly compared to any other I've ever had.


    I would agree with this, I think Berkshire is noticeably superior to standard pork, but out of the 3-4 places I've gotten Berkshire I haven't noticed a ton of difference between them (SRF not included however).

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,878
    We have a grocery here in town that regularly sells "prime" pork chops (9.99/lb).  They are AMAZING.  Huge difference between those and regular pork chops.  Great marbling, and it shows in the flavor.  I might have a picture...


    NOLA
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    buzd504 Posts: 3,878
    NOLA
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  • Mosca
    Mosca Posts: 456
    I bought the bacon. It is excellent, but not worth the premium price IMO. Wegman's store brand thick cut is 95% of the quality at 1/3 the price.

    But that will be the case with all Veblen goods. The last 5% can get mighty pricey.
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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    Any other websites that anyone buys from? Maybe close to quality but also lower in price for good beef and pork?
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    I thought you were just a broke law student trying to sell a few stickers to get by?
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited December 2015
    slovelad said:
    Any other websites that anyone buys from? Maybe close to quality but also lower in price for good beef and pork?
    Good folks, great pork products, all around.
     http://betterpork.com/

    Can't help with beef, I seldom buy it now deer is in the freezer.  If I do, it is usually a subprimal at Sam's to wet/dry age.  Or Aldi for grass fed ground at $6-7/lb.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Mosca
    Mosca Posts: 456
    edited December 2015
    slovelad said:
    Any other websites that anyone buys from? Maybe close to quality but also lower in price for good beef and pork?
    I haven't shopped there, but I've heard good things about Huntspoint.

    Regarding SRF's pork, the ribs are smaller than you might expect. I bought the St Louis racks, and they are about 3/4 the size of a typical supermarket/Sam's Club rack. I can't comment on the quality, I haven't made them yet, still in the freezer. From what I understand, Berkshire hogs are simply a smaller, healthier animal.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited December 2015
    I've seen some big Berkshires, they are not smaller.  See belly pic above.   
    Healthier?  Depends on the farm.  
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • slovelad
    slovelad Posts: 1,742
    Legume said:
    I thought you were just a broke law student trying to sell a few stickers to get by?
    @Legume alright bro... Let it go... It was a joke. 
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