Our Craft
Our Craft
Since 1902 our passion has been crafting all-natural, simple delicious foods. We care about sourcing local Raised Responsibly™ hogs from farmers we trust and using family recipes passed down for over four generations. All our products are slow aged because whether it takes four months or four years, we believe the best quality comes from taking the time to do things right.
Our process uses steps: preparing the meat, fermenting it, drying it, and cultivating the mold.
Step one
We only use fresh Midwest Raised Responsibly™ pork to ensure it has the ideal pH level for fermentation. We never rely on artificial processing or ingredients.
STEP TWO
We hand-rub the meat with all-natural sea salt or incorporate a unique spice blend to prepare it for the fermentation process.
Step three
We hang and slow age our meat, using a delicate combination of temperature, airflow, and humidity to dry out our products. This requires an experienced craftsman because rushing the process can result in the incompletion of the osmosis process where the chain of water molecules is broken from the center of the product to the surface or discoloration may occur.
STEP FOUR
As the meat dries, mold grows on its surface, insulating the meat and regulating the drying process. This is a critical stage because it ensures that the meat dries properly, enhancing its final flavor. When the meat is deemed ready, the mold is removed, and the product is packaged for delivery.