Where to Source Free Range Pork

Following on from interest in my previous post I'd like to highlight the fast growing range of alternative food sources here in Ireland. To find artisans local to your area have a look at the interactive Food Map of Ireland by clicking on the badge below, you can add contacts if you know of any not yet listed.

 

You'll notice on the food map a farm owned by the Chilton's in County Roscommon, not far from Sallygardens. This is a classic example of a family run small scale local business which caters for customers who have opened their eyes to the reality of intensive farming.  These freedom farmers raise excellent rare breed, free range, 'happy' pork who follow their instincts roaming the great outdoors. I know it's excellent meat because Dan helped them with their last sausage making session and was paid in kind with a decent whack of truly delicious sausages! You can either buy pork directly from them all prepared and ready to cook, or if you fancy getting even more hands-on you can buy a pair of eight week old weaners to rear at home.

For more details contact Andrew Chilton on 086 6627415. More pig breeders are listed on the Sallygardens forum pig category here, or you can buy an eBooklet for €8 about raising weaners for the table written by me, just drop an email to me here at irishsallygardens[at]gmail[dot]com.

Comments

[Vallen Queen]

Oh, my goodness. That photo of all the piggies in a row should be in a children's book. I love it!!! They look like they are wearing fancy gray tuxedos!!!

[Joe Griffin]

Hi

Just found your blog and really like it. Just one small problem, the Irish Food map badge link doesn't work at the moment.