Berkshire Pork Loins and Chops

One taste of this very special meat will make obvious the difference in quality, flavor, and texture, between it and the pale commodity pork available at most markets. At Gourmet Wholesaler, we spare no effort to ensure we’re getting the very best of these already fantastic Berkshire meats. Sourcing our pork from cooperative farms that raise their animals in sustainable and environmentally friendly ways, these heritage pigs are never given any kind of hormones or antibiotics. These free-range pigs are raised on pasture and given grain only as a supplement to their already lush diet. Pork chops all come from the loin of the hog which runs from the hip to the shoulder and contains the small and succulent piece known as the tenderloin. The most common chops you see on grocery store shelves or the butcher’s case are chops taken from the rib area of the loin. Depending on where the steaks are sourced, they can range from quite soft and tender to chewy and tough. Knowing the consistency of your pork chops is paramount to being able to prepare them correctly. The equivalent of beef steaks, the tenderest cuts need nothing more than a good sear, whereas the tougher ones are rendered deeply savory after a long slow method of cooking like braising or roasting. At Gourmet Wholesaler, we have them all so you can get exactly the cuts you’re looking for. Browse through our complete selection to find the ones right for you!