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Leatherheadiowa · 02-24-2012, 06:55 PM

I am looking for some honest advice and input when it comes to high quality competition pork. *Being from Iowa, having many friends that raise pigs, and having massive pork supplies at reasonable prices readily available I have never thought I would need to upgrade to a higher quality of pork.
I was recently put in touch with a custom pork producer here in Iowa. *We spoke about the needs of bbq competitors in terms of pork. *I explained what I would like and the head of purchasing and packing said he would be happy to butcher to those exact specs.
Today I received two, 11 pound avg. pork butts, cut from the second rib with 1/4" fat left on. *
I opened one cryopac and took numerous photos, including the massive money muscle. *From what I have seen in person and online this product looks similar to Snake River Farms and Eden Farms products.
If anyone would like to take a look at my photos and see the product for yourself please send me a private message.
I guess I would like to know what people that regularly buy Snake River Farms and other custom cuts of pork look for and what I should look for in this Iowa raised pork.
Thanks a bunch!

02-24-2012, 06:55 PM	#1
Leatherheadiowa Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-12-11 Location: Grimes, Iowa	Looking for insight on specialty pork butts. I am looking for some honest advice and input when it comes to high quality competition pork. Being from Iowa, having many friends that raise pigs, and having massive pork supplies at reasonable prices readily available I have never thought I would need to upgrade to a higher quality of pork. I was recently put in touch with a custom pork producer here in Iowa. We spoke about the needs of bbq competitors in terms of pork. I explained what I would like and the head of purchasing and packing said he would be happy to butcher to those exact specs. Today I received two, 11 pound avg. pork butts, cut from the second rib with 1/4" fat left on. I opened one cryopac and took numerous photos, including the massive money muscle. *From what I have seen in person and online this product looks similar to Snake River Farms and Eden Farms products. If anyone would like to take a look at my photos and see the product for yourself please send me a private message. I guess I would like to know what people that regularly buy Snake River Farms and other custom cuts of pork look for and what I should look for in this Iowa raised pork. Thanks a bunch!