100% real free-range and naturally raised pork from Hokkaido, Japan, probably the only place in Japan that has space for free-roaming animals. Happy as a pig in mud. Bathing in the nearby river during summer and playing around on the snowfields in winter - that's the happy life of the pigs on the family-owned El Paso Ranch in Hokkaido that are raised completely free-range in the Tokachi area. And when we say free range we mean the real deal free-range. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter - 24 hours, all year free-roaming on 30 hectares (75 acres) of land. Read more about the farm below.
Free-range pork, in this case, pastured pork tastes different because it is different! The pigs are able to exercise freely and build natural muscles without the aid of growth promoters. They get to wander and forage with the herd and interact and do not suffer the same stress as intensively farmed pigs. Give it a try and taste the difference! Raising pigs free-range on open pastures is an extremely cost-intensive operation that makes free-range pork more expensive compared to conventional pork products.
| Contents | 1 pack |
| Weight | 450g (1lbs.) |
| Serves | Serves 2-4, depending on the recipe |
| Shipping | Shipping and delivery is frozen |
| Handling | Keep frozen below -18°C (0°F) |
| Defrosting Time | In the fridge: approx. 12h In ice-water: approx. 1h |
| Cooking Method | Fry-pan, Stew, Slow Cooking |
| Expiration | Frozen: see packaging label (usually more than 3 months) Chilled: Please consume unopened pack within 2 days. |
| Also known as | Pork cubes, pork dice cuts, stew meat |
| Ingredients | Pork |
| Country of Origin | Hokkaido, Japan |
| Cut from | Shoulder |
| Packaging | Vacuum packed |
Happy as a pig in mud. Bathing in the nearby river during summer and playing around on the snowfields in winter - that's the happy life of the pigs on the family-owned El Paso Ranch in Hokkaido that are raised completely free-range in the Tokachi area. And when we say free range we mean the real deal free-range. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter - 24 hours, all year free-roaming on 30 hectares (75 acres) of land. The pigs are a slow and naturally grown British Camborough breed. They are fed a large variety of feed mixes that contain all kinds of grains, corn, soybeans, and other vegetables and farm produce (pigs can’t survive only on grass, so there won't be grass-fed pork any time soon). Newborns stay in a shelter together with their mother until they learn how to take care of themselves. No tail clipping of piglets, no gestation crates for sows. No factory farming. They receive all the respect, love, and care. See for yourself, all images and videos are real.
| Pork Breed | Camborough Pork |
| Farm/Ranch | El Paso Rancho |
| Region | Tokaichi, Hokkaido, Japan |
| Breeding | All year 100% free-range pasture-raised |
| Feeding | A large variety of grains and protein sources (wheat, whey, corn, soybeans, vegetables). |
| Raised by | Hirabayashi family and staff |
| Farming Experience | Since 2005 |
| Traceability | 100% fully traceable from farm to fork |
| Hormones | Never |
| Subtherapeutic Antibiotics Use | Never |
Translated from Japanese: I put a commercially available roux in while stewing this beef and made a big mistake by ruining the ingredients (;;), so this time I used a pressure cooker with soy sauce, mirin, sake and wasanbon. I opened the lid and added a little grated ginger to give it a scent and a refreshing feel instead of eliminating the odor. I served it with white onions to make a stew. It seems it wasn’t enough for my husband and our two daughters, so I added sautéed beef ribs lol
Translated from Japanese: I made minced meat out of it, added it to dumplings, made a hamburger steak, added it to bean-curd and added grilled garlic chives. Because it’s soft and voluminous without odor, I decided to order again. I thawed it in the refrigerator overnight, washed it with water, removed the water with a kitchen towel and then cooked it.
Translated from Japanese: It’s my first time ordering. It's a little hard, but delicious.
Translated from Japanese: After thawing, I sprinkled flour on it and fried it in olive oil. I drained the fried carrots quickly and transferred them to another frying pan, added frozen broccoli, added an appropriate amount of pickled scallions and seasoned everything with black vinegar. The meat is delicious, so it doesn't require any other seasoning and it's elastic and filling. It's was a treat.
Translated from Japanese: This pig is super delicious! I highly recommend it.
