Custom Hog Shares
At The Ground Market, we believe exceptional pork starts long before harvest. That's why our Heritage Cross Hogs are raised in environments that support their natural instincts while improving the health of our land.
Throughout the year, our pigs spend their days rooting, foraging, and exploring forested landscapes and pasture-based environments. Depending on the season, they are raised in thoughtfully managed silvopasture systems that integrate trees, grazing, and regenerative farming practices. This approach not only allows the animals to thrive, but also helps build healthier soils, increase biodiversity, and strengthen our local food system.
To further enhance flavor and quality, our hogs are finished on a seasonal diet that may include apples, squash, nuts, and other farm-grown foods. The result is richly flavored, tender pork with exceptional texture and character.
We offer Half and Whole Hog Shares as the most economical way to fill your freezer with premium, farm-raised pork. By purchasing in bulk, you'll enjoy a variety of custom-cut pork while directly supporting regenerative agriculture and the farmers who make it possible.
About Heritage Cross Hogs
The Ground at Tabula Rasa Farms works to select a blend of heritage breeds that are best suited to the land. These pigs have long flat backs (great for long bellies of bacon), tall legs with strong shoulders and hams, and long snouts perfect for foraging across hilly pastures and forests. Their meat is fine-grained, well-marbled, and absolutely delicious.
Our hogs are raised on a seed-oil-free diet centered around locally milled, non-GMO, corn-and-soy-free grains, supplemented with organic vegetable and fruit seconds from our farm, along with local hazelnuts, grape pomace, and apples from nearby vineyards and cider houses when available. They also spend their days foraging the Coastal foothills, naturally grazing on grasses, roots, acorns, grubs, leaves, and other seasonal forage. This diverse, species-appropriate diet contributes to the rich flavor and quality of every cut.
Please Note: 2026 Hog Shares Have Sold Out
Reservations are now open for 2027 Hog Shares. Place your deposit today to reserve your share from next year's harvest, and we'll coordinate your estimated pickup date as harvest approaches.
What’s in Your Hog Share
A Pork Share gives you more than just one type of cut—it’s a complete, nose-to-tail selection of premium pork, ready to stock your freezer and inspire everything from quick weeknight dinners to slow weekend cooking.
Every share is custom-cut, freezer-ready, and designed to give you maximum versatility from a single, thoughtfully raised animal. Here’s what you can choose from when you customize your share:
Everyday Cuts
Your weeknight staples—quick to cook and endlessly versatile. Think pork chops, ground pork, and tenderloin for everything from stir-fries and tacos to simple pan-seared dinners.
Roasts & Slow-Cook Cuts
Built for low and slow cooking, these cuts turn rich and tender with time. Pork shoulder and roasts are perfect for pulled pork, carnitas, and comforting braises.
Cured & Specialty Cuts
The bold, familiar favorites that bring big flavor. Bacon, ham, ribs, and ham hocks cover everything from breakfast plates to BBQ, soups, and holiday meals.
Cooking Essentials
The quiet workhorses of great cooking. Pork fat is perfect for rendering into lard for frying, baking, or adding richness to pastry and pie crusts.
About Red Wattle Hogs
Known for their rich flavor, exceptional tenderness, and distinctive reddish hue, Red Wattle pork is unlike anything you'll find in a typical grocery store. This heritage breed produces beautifully marbled meat with a robust, earthy character that has made it a favorite among chefs and pork enthusiasts alike.
Our most recent Red Wattle shares have sold out. Contact our team to join the waitlist to be the first to know when our next Red Wattle Pork Shares become available.
Not Quite Ready for a Share?
We understand purchasing a herd share is a big decision. Our team is here to answer any and all questions you may have about shares. Email us at connect@thegroundmarket.love, give us a call at 503-730-7535, or stop by our market in Downtown Carlton and we'll happily help you.
If you're not ready to make that commitment, we recommend trying out a curated box!
