Life on a Modern Homestead
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Today we witnessed a pretty cool moment; the Black Angus Cattle were running back and forth as if they were stallions! Since it’s our first year of raising cattle, this was quite an interesting show they put on for us. Do your cattle run laps as well?!
We started our Sunday morning by making our homemade bacon. We used a dry cure method as opposed to a wet cure method. This is done by rubbing the meat with a blend of ingredients and then leaving it to sit in its own juices. This method tends to give the bacon a more deeper …
Berkshire pigs are a heritage breed, coming from the English county of Berkshire. These pigs are distinctly black with “white spots”, predominantly on their legs, tails and snouts. Berkshires have a friendly disposition and are easy to raise. What sets them apart is flavour. Berkshire pork has remarkable marbling and overall juiciness and texture. They …