Why Fat Matters in Pork
Pork fat carries flavor, protects moisture, shapes texture, and provides useful lard. Learn why balance—not extreme leanness—matters in heritage Kunekune pork.
Author: Heather Brink
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New York Strip and Sirloin: How to Cook Grass-Finished Steaks Properly
New York strip and sirloin are familiar cuts, but grass-finished versions reward careful heat, temperature control, resting, and slicing.
Rump, Pike's Peak, Arm, and Chuck Roasts: Unsung Heroes of the Kitchen
Four overlooked beef roasts, four different jobs: learn when to slice rump, braise Pike's Peak and arm, and let chuck turn into a deeply flavorful pot roast.
Tri-Tip, Picanha, and Round Steak: Three Dexter Beef Cuts Worth Discovering
Tri-tip, picanha, and round steak serve very different purposes, and each becomes far better when its grain, fat, and ideal cooking method are understood.
Denver Steak vs. Chuck Eye: Two Underrated Dexter Beef Steaks
Denver steak and chuck eye rarely receive the attention given to ribeye or filet, but both deliver serious beef flavor when matched with the right cooking method.
Did We Really Add $10,000 Worth of Fertility to Our Soil?
One of the most common questions we hear about regenerative agriculture is: "Does any of this actually pay off?"
Summer 2026 State of the Ranch Report
🐺 STATE OF THE RANCH | SUMMER 2026
The Most Valuable Crop on Our Farm Isn't Beef or Pork
When people visit our farm, they usually see cattle, pigs, grass, and maybe a few Australian Shepherds running around.
Why Heritage Pork is Making a Comeback
Heritage pork is returning as families rediscover traditional pig breeds, richer flavor, useful fat, pasture compatibility, and transparent farm-direct production.
What Is Your Pasture Actually Worth? Calculating the Economics of Soil Health
Most livestock producers know the cost of feed, hay, minerals, and fuel. Far fewer know the value of their pasture.
What Does Kunekune Pork Taste Like? Why Flavor is Different From Grocery Store Pork
One of the first questions people ask when trying heritage pork is simple: Does it actually taste different? For Kunekune pork, the answer is usually yes — dramatically.
Why Your Local Farm Probably Isn't Sold in Grocery Stores
"If your food is so good, why isn't it in grocery stores?" It's a fair question.