{"product_id":"whole-pig-share","title":"Whole Pig Share (Deposit)","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c783c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying a whole pig from Allen Family Farms is an excellent way to stock your freezer with high-quality, forest-raised pork. Below, we outline the entire process, including deposits, pricing, and how we determine costs based on hanging weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c783c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacing Your Order \u0026amp; Deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo reserve your whole pig, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$250 non-refundable deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is required at the time of ordering. This deposit secures your share and is applied towards the final cost. The remaining balance will be calculated based on the final hanging weight of the animal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c783c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePricing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur pork is priced based on the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehanging weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which refers to the weight of the carcass after initial processing (removal of head, hooves, organs and blood). Please note final weight is less than hanging weight due trimming and bone loss. A typical half pig will yield 70-80 pounds of packaged pork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice Per Pound of Hanging Weight (Includes processing fees):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $7.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Hanging Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 210-260\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003elbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Final Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $1,470-$1,820 (varies by individual animal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included for Charlotte Metro area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Cost Formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHanging Weight × $7.00 per pound - deposit paid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c783c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging Weight \u0026amp; Final Payment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the animal has been processed, we will notify you of the final \u003c\/span\u003ehanging weight\u003cspan\u003e. The total cost will be calculated using this weight, and the remaining balance must be paid before the pig is cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c783c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut Preferences \u0026amp; Processing Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehalf pig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will be processed based on a set cut list. A \u003cstrong\u003ewhole pig\u003c\/strong\u003e can be customized based on your preferences. Once the balance due is paid, we will send you an online cut sheet that we will provide to our processor to ensure that they cut the pig to your specifications. Our processor is currently unable to offer smoked and cured products (i.e. bacon, kielbasa, cured hams, etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce your pig has been \u003c\/span\u003ecut, packaged, and frozen, we will contact you to arrange pickup or delivery. Please note: We raise our hogs in batches of 6-8 that are processed every 3-4 months. Our next batch will go to processing in the May\/June 2026 timeframe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c783c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efree delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the Charlotte Metro area. If you live outside of our delivery zone or you prefer, you can pick up your order directly from the USDA processor we use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c783c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour half\/whole pork share will stock your freezer with a mix of the following:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround Sausage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGround Pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChops \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasts (Boston Butt, Picnic Shoulder, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHams (whole\/half ham, ham roasts, ham steaks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePork Belly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny cut that you don’t prefer can be added to ground pork or sausage \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allen Family Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46055679164612,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/6779\/1812\/files\/2_eab39119-1aa6-4bba-9a3f-d17b17ff6949.png?v=1776188147","url":"https:\/\/www.allenfamilyfarmsnc.com\/products\/whole-pig-share","provider":"Allen Family Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}