The New Magnolia Meat Market
New Magnolia Homestead is a family farm and farm shop in Thaxton, VA, near Bedford, Lynchburg and Roanoke. We sell our own pork, quail, quail eggs, pickles, candles and tallow balms, with pickup at the farm shop.
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.
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.