Bubba's Berk's Pork
Raised right in our backyard up in Varna, IL is some of the finest all-natural pork available. They also specialize in Berkshire Hogs, long considered the gold standard when it comes to pork. Think of it as pork's equivalent to Prime Beef. All of the Siwinski Family's Hogs are raised without the use of growth hormones, steroids, and antibiotics. Their hogs are also allowed to roam free outdoors, not in total confinement like you would find on a "mega hog farm." Taking the locally grown concept a step further, the feed they use is also from local farms.
We buy the whole hog's from the Siwinskis. That means on a daily basis, we stock every cut from their regular all-natural hogs and their premium Berkshire Hogs. Occasionally we may run low on certain cuts, but we always have more available to us from our friendly hog farmers in Varna!
Click here to read a Peoria Journal Star article about the Siwinskis
Pictured to the left is Bubba with his dad Mike on the right
Indian Valley Beef
Raised up near Tiskilwa is our Grass Finished Beef we are proud to offer. Like the Bubba's Berks Pork, these cattle are raised without growth hormones, antibiotics and steroids. These Australian Lowline Cattle are bred specifically for use as grass fed only cattle. The health benefits are obvious. Grass finished beef is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and can help lower cholestreol significantly. |Grass finsished beef does have to be cooked differently though from grain fed cattle. It is recommended to cook grass finished beef slower, so as to ensure tenderness. When grilling steaks, sear the outsides to lock in the juices, then finish over an indirect heat.Again, we buy the whole cow, so we can sell you whatever cut you want. Some cuts are more popular than others obviously, so from time to time we may run low on certain items. But never fear.... the Skaggs Family is always ready to send another Australian Lowline our way!
click here for a Peoria Journal Star article about the Skaggs' Farm
