This pork comes from Newington Farm in Gloucestershire, which is run by Richard Hazell, an organic farmer who recently acquired this farm with the specific purpose of supplying his customers with the next best thing to organic.
Richard says, “I acquired Newington Farm in response to recent economic pressure on the organic industry and the recession affecting consumer's food budgets.” Newington Farm is a traditional free range farm where he raises pigs using the same fundamental organic principles and adopts the highest animal health and welfare standards – the pigs are even provided with a 100% organic diet. Newington Farm is not certified as organic but instead provides you with the opportunity to buy truly superior free range pork at an affordable price.
Pork shoulder is an economical roasting joint. It produces a proper old-school Sunday roast with delicious crackling. Though, this isn't the kind of joint you carve into neat slices. If you've cooked it right, it should pull apart into shreds with a couple of forks. It's also superb when skinned and braised or pot-roasted until fork-tender.
Pork (100%)