What’s in a Berkshire Pig share? Here is a quick snapshot of cuts you will receive from an average size pig. Please keep in mind the weights below are approximated and will vary depending on the size of your pig. The cuts you receive will also vary depending on your custom cut sheet, except for the quarter pig share, which comes as a standard cut and cannot be customized.
The weights in the table below are in pounds by boxed weight based on an average size pig with hanging weights of 160 lbs (whole), 80 lbs (half) and 40 lbs (quarter). You will notice that the total boxed weight is much smaller than the hanging weight. This is due to the removal of bones, cartilage, sinew and excess fat during processing. For more info on weights, visit our blog Know Your Weights.
Price Breakdown Per Share
Whole Pig Share
Price: $7.56/lb Live Wt. | $10.50 Hanging Wt. (Hanging weight varies from 130-190 lbs.)
Average Cost Estimate: 222 lbs Live Wt. (@ $7.56/lb) = approx. 160 lbs Hanging Wt. (@ $10.50/lb) + $5/lb fee (for approx. 50 lbs cured bacon, ham and hocks) = $1930 for approx. 107 lbs Boxed Weight.
Half Pig Share
Price: $7.92/lb Live Wt. | $11.00/lb Hanging Wt. (Hanging weight varies from 65-95 lbs.)
Average Cost Estimate: 111 lbs Live Wt. @ $7.92/lb = approx. 80 lbs Hanging Wt. @ $11.00/lb + $5/lb fee (for approx. 25 lbs cured bacon, ham and hocks) = $1005 approx. 54 lbs Boxed Weight.
Quarter Pig Share
Price: $9.00/lb Live Wt. | $12.00/lb Hanging Wt. (Hanging weight varies from 33-48 lbs.)
Average Cost Breakdown: 56 lbs Live Wt. @ $9.00/lb = approx. 40 lbs Hanging Wt. @ $12.00/lb + $5/lb fee (for approx. 13 lbs cured bacon, ham and hocks) = $545 for approx. 27 lbs Boxed Weight.