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Whole Bone-In Ham Carving Instructions

Carving a ham can feel overwhelming or difficult but we've layed out steps for you to make it nice and easy...you'll look like a pro! 1. With the shank or lower leg to the carver's right, steady the ham with a fork and cut a few slices from the thin side of the leg. ‍...

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Butt Half-Portion Ham Carving Instructions

Typically the butt end of the ham is more tender, it has fattier meat and it lends itself to having a richer flavour. 1. Place pre-cut side of ham down on the cutting board. Carve along the bone to remove boneless section of meat. 2. Slice boneless section across the...

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Shank Half-Portion Ham Carving Instructions

The shank is the lower potion of the leg of the hog. It is often shaped more like a funnel and it has a piece of the femur and of course, a shank bone. It can often be very flavourful and not that difficult to carve. 1. With the thicker piece of meat – the “cushion”...

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Our Specialty

Fresh Sausage

The original sausage recipes were brought from the ‘Old Country’ and modified to eliminate sources of gluten, lactose, chemically derived flavour enhancers and more.

Bacon

Our famous bacon is a delightful treat for your taste buds. Naturally double-smoked with hardwood chips and cured for an exceptional flavour.

Smoked Meats

Using our stainless steel, commercial smokehouses we offer a mouth-watering selection of naturally smoked pork products.

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