What we offer

KUNEKUNE PORK

Sweet • Tender • Old-World Quality

Kunekune pork is unlike any other pork sold in stores. These pigs are natural grazers, slow-growing, and exceptionally easy on the land — which creates a pork that is:


  • Mild, clean, and sweet

  • Naturally tender

  • Lower in “porkiness” than commercial breeds

  • Rich in creamy, pure fat

  • Full of real flavor, not water

⭐ Why Kunekune Pork Is Premium

Kunekunes grow slowly, typically 12–18 months.
Slow-grown animals develop:

✔ Better texture
✔ High-quality, stable fat
✔ Traditional “old world” flavor
✔ Natural marbling from grass and low-grain diets

Kunekune fat is famous for:


  • Rendering into pure, snow-white lard

  • Extraordinary baking quality

  • Nutrient density

  • Clean taste

⭐ Cuts We Offer (seasonal availability)


  • Pork chops

  • Tenderloin

  • Boston butt

  • Ground pork

  • Country sausage

  • Ribs

  • Bacon (when available)

  • Leaf fat for lard

⭐ Why Customers Choose Kunekune Pork

Because this is pork the way it used to taste:
Real, flavorful, nutrient-dense, and raised with intention.

🐷 USDA MEISHAN PORK

Rare & Threatened (The Livestock Conservancy) • Wagyu-Like Marbling • Unmatched Flavor

Meishan pork is one of the rarest and most elite porks in the world — literally considered “pork wagyu” for its buttery texture, exceptional marbling, and deep flavor.

⭐ Why Meishan Pork Is a Culinary Treasure

Meishans deposit fat inside the muscle, creating marbling that:


  • Melts softly

  • Bastes the meat from within

  • Produces unmatched tenderness

  • Creates a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel

This is pork with:
✔ Beef-like richness
✔ Incredible juiciness
✔ Sweet, clean finish
✔ Zero gaminess

Every bite is decadent.

⭐ Fat Quality

Meishan fat is prized for:


  • Pastry baking

  • High-end lard

  • Rich flavor

  • Smooth rendering

  • Premium skincare products (tallow/lard blends)

⭐ Cuts We Offer ( limited)


  • Marbled chops

  • Shoulder roasts

  • Ground Meishan

  • Sausage

  • Belly/bacon (when possible)
  • Hams/ Stake

  • All fat types (leaf, back fat)

⭐ Why Customers Choose Meishan Pork

Because it’s rare, premium, unforgettable — and nearly impossible to find anywhere else in the U.S.

🐑 USDA KATAHDIN LAMB

Grass-Fed • Mild • Tender • Family-Friendly Flavor

Katahdin lamb is the gold standard for families who prefer mild, clean, non-gamey lamb.
Grass-fed lamb from this hair breed is:


  • Tender

  • Mild-flavored

  • Lean but juicy

  • High in omega-3s

  • Perfect for first-time lamb eaters

⭐ Why Katahdin Lamb Is Superior to Wool-Breed Lamb

Because they are hair sheep, not wool sheep:

✔ No lanolin in the fat
✔ Clean, bright flavor
✔ Gentle aroma
✔ No “mutton” taste
✔ Better meat texture
✔ Lower maintenance for the animal

This is premium, approachable lamb — not the strong-flavored lamb most Americans are used to avoiding.

⭐ Cuts We Offer


  • Loin chops

  • Shoulder roast

  • Leg of lamb

  • Ground lamb

  • Stew meat

  • Ribs

  • Shanks (when available)
  • Lamb Sausages

⭐ Why Customers Choose Katahdin Lamb

Because it’s delicious, clean, and raised with care here on our farm.

Pork & Lamb from New Magnolia Homestead

Pork & Lamb from New Magnolia Homestead

Reserve yours for pickup at our Thaxton farm shop or the Saturday market: Reserve Yours

Looking for pork or lamb for your table? Contact New Magnolia Homestead in Thaxton, Virginia, to discuss current offerings and pickup arrangements.

Ask about current availability

Tell us whether you are interested in Kunekune pork, Meishan pork, or Katahdin lamb. We will confirm available cuts, package weights, prices, and pickup timing before you order.

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Planning a larger purchase?

Ask us about current options for a larger order and the next available dates. Availability and pricing must be confirmed with the farm.

Interested in a live-animal grow-out?

Our grow-out program is a separate live-animal purchase and care arrangement. Read the program information and contact us to discuss availability.

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