Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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Gourmet Heritage Pork, Mangalitsa, Berkshire and Duroc Cross About Us Mangalitsa Estates is the name our family decided to use when we started working with the Mangalitsas and the crosses with other Heritage breeds, like the Berkshire and Duroc. Kerns Farms has been in the swine seed stock business since 1966 and more recently in the pursuit of superior quality pork. During the past 48 years, we have pursued either producing superior swine genetics or the pigs that produce the final product demanded by consumers and chefs. It started as a 4-H project and developed into seed stock operation that supplied genetics to the local swine producers. I studied Animal Science at ISU majoring in swine genetics and meat science where I met what was to become my life’s mentor, world renowned swine geneticist, Dr. Lauren Christian. I also worked with Dr. Lanoy Hazel, Chair of Animal Science; Dr. Ed Kline, a leading meat quality experts at the time, and Al Christian, a master breeder and herdsman of the ISU Swine teaching farm where Duroc and Berkshire hogs were bred for performance and superior meat quality long before the industry was talking about meat quality. I had the opportunity to work for International Livestock Improvement Services Inc., which was owned by these gentlemen, doing what was the first use of ultrasound to evaluate body composition in swine. I traveled the Midwest, Southeast and Eastern Corn belt States working the leading swine breeders, swine research universities, and swine testing stations. Through these experiences and acquaintances, I had the opportunity to see the diversity of the American swine gene pool and meet the leaders and future leaders of the swine industry. All during my time at college, the family kept the family seed stock business growing. We started with Hampshire’s and in the mid-seventies under Dr. Christian’s guidance; we imported Landrace from Sweden and Canada to introduce maternal Landrace genetics to the United States. Our Landrace herd was called “KK Landrace”. It grew into North America’s largest imported Landrace herd. We supplied genetics to breeders and commercial producers in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, China and several countries in Central and South America. In the early eighties, Durocs and Large Whites were added to give our clients a total genetic package from the same health source. In 2010, a close friend who was processing and selling Heritage Berkshires to the food service industry and “White Table Cloth Chefs” needed help in establishing a consistent source of superior meat quality Berkshires in numbers to supply his clients demand. Up until that time, Berkshires were acquired from many different sources of Berkshire genetics. They lacked the consistency desired by his clients. We acquired the best available Heritage Berkshires and started a genetic nucleus herd known as Heirloom Swine Farm to supply the world’s best Berkshire genetics to his purebred Berkshire production system. Shortly after, his Japanese grocery clients wanted a pork product with marbling similar to that of “Kobe beef”. We studied the genetic options available and found the Mangalitsa from Eastern Europe that Heath Putman had imported in 2007, had the desired qualities that was needed to make the “Gourmet pork” product being sought by the leading chefs in this country. The Mangalitsa pork is bright red with marbling similar “Kobe beef”. We were very fortunate to obtain a genetic start from Mr. Putnam to start our Mangalitsa nucleus, now known as Mangalitsa Estates. We now have the second largest herd of Mangalitsa pigs in North America. When people started finding out that we had the pure Mangalitsa pigs, the demand has for the purebreds has been overwhelming. We have put the Japanese project on hold for a while to develop the Mangalitsa herd to supply America’s Chefs with Mangalitsa Estates “Five Star Gourmet Pork”. Please call us at 641-344-5166 to inquire about our Mangalitsa genetics or Mangalitsa pork and how you can have it in your restaurant, meat counter, or home! Browse through our Products for Sale Practices (our standards for raising or making our products) All of our pork is from Heritage swine breeds. We raise our pigs in a combination of facilities that keep our pigs comfortable and growing efficiently. The growing pigs are raised in deep-bedded hoops. While the sows are housed in loose pen gestation facilities. Our sows farrow in free stall pens. All pigs are raised without antibiotics in their corn/soy rations. We feed no grain by-products to keep meat quality at it's highest level. We raise our Mangalitsa pigs on an all-natural diet. They are never injected with hormones or antibiotics or fed anything but all-natural feedstuffs. We feed diets of Iowa corn, Iowa Soybeans, and small grains. All feed is processed on the farm for consistency and quality control. Our farm is using a corn, soybean, alfalfa hay and pasture rotation. All animal manure is recycled to our crops and pasture ground. We use no commercial fertilizer. We are the only Mangalitsa herd that is antibiotic free. You benefit from pork that has a healthier blend of fats, higher levels of oleic acids, and a product untainted by artificial additives. Additional Information Mangalitsa and our Mangalitsa cross pigs are a classified as “lard-type” breed. However, Mangalitsa pigs actually have more unsaturated fat than today’s conventionally bred lean pigs. The meat is a bright red in color with marbling compared to that of Wagyu cattle. When cooked, Mangalitsa pork is exceptional, juicy, tender, and marbled. Chefs rave about the meat and lard’s versatility—the lard can be whipped, braised, smoked and prepared in many different ways. The chefs don’t need to dress up the meat’s flavor with excess salt or spices. When cured, Mangalitsa meat makes unsurpassed bacon, hams, charcuterie, and salamis, due to the high monounsaturated fat content. Commercially produced pork is high polyunsaturated fat. Highlights this Month We will feature monthly specials. |
Meats--Pork
Chops + Steaks
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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NEW Thicker "Mangalitsa Thick Cut Pork Chops"
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Mangalitsa Pork Chops - 2- 11-13 ounce chops per package. Our deep red colored, tender and juicy thick pork chops have a higher degree of marbling than most pork chops. They are surrounded by the beloved Mangalitsa fat that melts in your mouth. Chops with the old-fashioned flavor. These are the chops used by the white tablecloth chefs.
All of our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa Pork |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $17.99/package |
Ham + Ham Steaks + Hocks
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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Order is currently closed | #11509 |
Mangalitsa Center Cut Hickory Smoked Ham Steaks
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Naturally flavorful. Hickory maple sugar cured.
Buttery, rich, and moist! Packages weigh between 1-1.2 pounds. Well-marbled, yet cleaner tasting, smooth fat Monounsaturated fat, higher in oleic acid Cures better than mainstream pork Hormone and antibiotic free, fed a vegetarian diet Gluten free, no MSG Perfect for the holidays, or just something special. Our sliced center cut ham steak comes fully cooked in a hickory smoke cure. Ingredients: Cured with water, seasoning (salt, cane sugar, maple sugar, brown sugar, sodium nitrite), sugar, monosodium glutamate, spice extractives, sodium erythorbate. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $10.99/package |
Order is currently closed | #10790 |
Mangalitsa Maple Sugar Smoked Ham ON SALE
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Naturally flavorful. Hickory maple sugar cured.
Buttery, rich, and moist! Well-marbled, yet cleaner tasting, smooth fat Monounsaturated fat, higher in oleic acid Cures better than mainstream pork Hormone and antibiotic-free fed a vegetarian diet Gluten-free, no MSG Bone-In 1/2 Hams Weighing 6-7 Pounds Perfect for the holidays, or just something special. Our ham comes fully cooked in a hickory smoke cure. If you’d like an uncured ham, please contact us for availability. All of our products are USDA Inspected: Ingredients: Cured with water, seasoning (salt, cane sugar, maple sugar, brown sugar, sodium nitrite), sugar, monosodium glutamate, spice extractives, sodium erythorbate. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $110.00/Ham |
Lard + Fat
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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Mangalitsa Leaf Lard - 3# Tub
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Mangalitsa Leaf Lard - 3# Tub is the Pastry Chefs' choice of lards for fine pastries and pies. Mangalitsa Leaf Lard is the highest quality lard and it contains more unsaturated fat than another animal lards. It is slowly rendered and tastes lighter and cleaner. It has a low melting point. It comes frozen, but it is shelf-stable. We do recommend keeping it in the refrigerator after opening. Rendered in an USDA inspected facility. Ingredients: Mangalitsa Leaf fat with no additives.
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No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $19.99/3# Tub |
Order is currently closed | #10118 |
NEW Size "Mangalitsa Leaf Lard" - 3# Tub
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Mangalitsa Leaf Lard - 3# Tub is the Pastry Chefs' choice of lards for fine pastries and pies. Mangalitsa Leaf Lard is the highest quality lard and it contains more unsaturated fat than other animal lards. It is slowly rendered and tastes lighter and cleaner. It has a low melting point. It comes frozen, but it is shelf-stable. We do recommend keeping it in the refrigerator after opening.
Rendered in Story City Locker, an IOWA inspected facility. Ingredients: Mangalitsa Leaf fat with no additives. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $24.99/3# Tub |
Pulled Pork + Deli Ham
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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"Back in Stock"Mangalitsa Smoked Pulled Pork
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Mangalitsa Smoked Pulled Pork is only seasoned with our dry rub, smoked and pulled. It is fully cooked and ready to heat.
Great as is or with your favorite BBQ sauce. It is packaged in 2-pound packages. They are made from the shoulders and hams of our Mangalitsa pigs. All of our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa Pork, Sugar, Salt, Paprika, Spices, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Hickory Smoke Flavor |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $16.99/package |
Order is currently closed | #12415 |
NEW "Mangalitsa Brown Sugar, Hickory Smoked Ham - Deli Sliced""
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NEW "Mangalitsa Brown Sugar, Hickory Smoked Ham - Deli Sliced" Naturally flavorful. Hickory, brown sugar cured.
Buttery, rich, and moist! Well-marbled, yet cleaner tasting, smooth Monounsaturated fat, higher in oleic acid. Cures better than mainstream pork. Hormone and antibiotic-free, fed a vegetarian diet Gluten-free, no MSG Packaged in one pound packages. Perfect for that ham and cheese sandwich, ham and egg biscuits, or your favorite salad topper. All of our products are USDA Inspected: Ingredients: Cured with water, seasoning (salt, cane sugar, brown sugar, sodium nitrite), sugar, monosodium glutamate, spice extractives, sodium erythorbate. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $12.99/pound |
Ribs
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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Mangalitsa Spare Ribs
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Mangalitsa Spare Ribs are succulent and tender with great flavor! These Spare Ribs are what every BBQ'er has been waiting for... They come in packages weighing 2-4 pounds.
All of our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa Pork |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $27.99/package |
Roasts + Tenderloin
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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Mangalitsa Bone In Loin Rack Large (12-17 lbs)
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Mangalitsa 10 Bone Loin, the "Prime Rib of Pork". Smoke it! Prepare like a Prime Rib and you will love it! Cut it into 2 bone thick chops for grilling! Bright red color with marbling like "Waygu Prime Beef" Cook it to 145 degrees F. Let rest for 5 minutes and then serve. You have never tasted pork this delicious. YOU PAY BY THE POUND Medium Roasts run 12-17 pounds. All of our products are USDA inspected.
Ingredients: Mangalitsa Whole Pork Muscle. You will be billed for the exact PROCESSED weight (between 12 and 17 pounds - Producer will need to enter weight.) |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $10.99/pound |
Order is currently closed | #11495 |
Mangalitsa Bone In Loin Rack Medium (8-11 lbs)
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Mangalitsa 10 Bone Loin, the "Prime Rib of Pork". Smoke it! Prepare like a Prime Rib and you will love it! Cut it into 2 bone thick chops for grilling! Bright red color with marbling like "Waygu Prime Beef" Cook it to 145 degrees F. Let rest for 5 minutes and then serve. You have never tasted pork this delicious. YOU PAY BY THE POUND Medium Roasts run 8-11 pounds. All of our products are USDA inspected.
Ingredients: Mangalitsa Whole Pork Muscle. You will be billed for the exact PROCESSED weight (between 8 and 11 pounds - Producer will need to enter weight.) |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $10.99/pound |
Order is currently closed | #10111 |
Mangalitsa Bone In Loin Rack Small (5-7 lbs)
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Mangalitsa 10 Bone Loin, the "Prime Rib of Pork". Smoke it! Prepare like a Prime Rib and you will love it! Cut it into 2 bone thick chops for grilling! Bright red color with marbling like "Waygu Prime Beef" Cook it to 145 degrees F. Let rest for 5 minutes and then serve. You have never tasted pork this delicious. YOU PAY BY THE POUND Small Roasts run 5-7 pounds. All of our products are USDA inspected.
Ingredients: Mangalitsa Whole Pork Muscle. You will be billed for the exact PROCESSED weight (between 5 and 7 pounds - Producer will need to enter weight.) |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $10.99/pound |
Order is currently closed | #12420 |
New "Mangalitsa Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast"
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New "Mangalitsa Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast"
This Boneless Sirloin Roast is the piece of muscle between the loin and hip junction of the ham. It is very flavorful and lean. You can use it as you would a Boston Butt to make pulled pork, carnitas, or roasted pork. You can cook it in your Instant Pot, sous vide, smoke or grill it. Cook to 145 degrees and pull it and let it rest for 10 minutes prior to serving. Use your favorite rub, marinade or just plain salt and pepper to season. They range from 4-7 pounds. All of our products are USDA Inspected: Ingredients: Mangalitsa Pork Muscle You will be billed for the exact weight (between 4 and 7 pounds - Producer will need to enter weight.) |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $9.49/pound |
Order is currently closed | #12253 |
NEW "Mangalitsa Pork Brisket"
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NEW "Mangalitsa Pork Brisket" for the grilling season!!! You have heard about it in the media, but now you have a chance to try it for yourself. Pork Brisket is a boneless cut very similar to the beef brisket only smaller. They come in 2-3# or 4-5# sizes. If you want to know how to prepare it, go to Youtube and look for Harry Soo's "Pork Brisket" video. He is the West Coast Champion Brisket Pitmaster!
Smoke it or grill it, either way, you will love the flavor! Ingredients: Mangalitsa Pork Brisket You will be billed for the exact weight (between 2 and 5 pounds - Producer will need to enter weight.) |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $6.99/pound |
Sausage + Ground + Patties
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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SALE - Mangalitsa Gourmet Pork Burgers
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Mangalitsa Gourmet Pork Burgers are 8 ounces. The "King of Burgers" in a recent state of Nevada Burger Contest submitted by the world-famous chef, Gordon Ramsay of Las Vagas. Do not overcook these juicy and flavorful gourmet burgers. They come two to a package. Season with just salt and pepper and enjoy!! Our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa ground pork
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No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $7.99/1 lb package |
Order is currently closed | #10104 |
SALE - Mangalitsa Mild Breakfast Sausage
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Mild Breakfast Sausage made from our Mangalitsas, the Waygu of Pork. This is our popular 70% Lean/30% Fat Sausage. All of our products are USDA inspected.
Ingredients: Mangalitsa Pork, Water Salt, Spices(including Red and Black Pepper), Dextrose, Citric Acid (1.18%) BHT (1.12%), Sugar, Natural Spice Extractives. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $5.99/1 lb package |
Order is currently closed | #11211 |
Mangalitsa Gourmet Pork Bacon Burgers
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Order number of 1 lb. packages. Mangalitsa Gourmet Pork Bacon Burgers are 8 ounces. They come 2 burgers per package. These gourmet burgers are 3/4 Mangalitsa Ground Pork and 1/4 Mangalitsa Hickory Smoked Bacon. Do overcook these juicy unique pork bacon gourmet burgers. Just season with salt and pepper and let your taste buds enjoy the finest burger in Iowa!
Our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalista Ground Pork, Mangalitsa Sugar Cured Hickory Smoked Bacon, (Cured with water and less than 2% of the following: Salt, brown sugar, spice extractives, sodium, erythorbate, sodium nitrate) |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $9.99/package |
Order is currently closed | #11307 |
Mangalitsa Ground Pork
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Mangalitsa Ground Pork. The "Ultimate Ground Pork" Mangalitsa Ground Pork Burgers won a recent state of Nevada Burger Contest submitted by the world-famous chef, Gordon Ramsay of Las Vagas. Course ground pork is juicy and flavorful. It is packaged in 1 pound packages. Season with just salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning and enjoy!! Our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa ground pork
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No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $5.99/package |
Order is currently closed | #11712 |
Mangalitsa Italian Sausage
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SALE - Mangalitsa Italian Sausage
Order number of 1 lb packages. Italian Sausage made from our Mangalitsas, the Waygu of Pork. This is our popular 70% Lean/30% Fat Sausage. All of our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa Pork, Salt, Sugar, Spices(including Fennel and Pepper), Natural Spice Extractives and Oleoresin Paprika. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $6.99/pound |
Order is currently closed | #12893 |
Mix and Match Special! Ground Product
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Mix and Match -Ground Pork & Sausage: Buy 5 lbs, get 1 lbs free! Buy 5 pounds and get 1 pound Free! Choose from Ground Pork, Country Sausage, Italian Sausage,or Chorizo Sausage.
All products are USDA processed All products are the same as the ones listed individually on our listing page. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $25.99/Bundle |
Order is currently closed | #13681 |
NEW "Hawaiian Summer Sausage"
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"Mangalitsa Hawaiian Style Summer Sausage" is now available. This is one of our Newest Creations! I think you will love its sweet taste as much as we do! Fully Cooked and Hickory Smoked.
Packaged in 8-ounce chubs. Made with Mangalista pork. It comes in an 8-ounce chub. Ingredients: Mangalitsa pork, Diced Pineapple (Pineapple, sugar, citric acid, sulfur dioxide), Water, (Salt, 6.25% Sodium Nitrite), Sodium Erythorbate, Lactic Acid Starter Culture. Refrigerate After Opening |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $10.99/8 oz Chub |
Order is currently closed | #12584 |
New "Mangalitsa Chorizo" Sausage
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New "Mangalitsa Chorizo" Sausage. For those of you wanting Chorizo, here it is! This a mild Chorizo Sausage. Made with all natural Mangalitsa Pork.
One pound package. Processed in a USDA inspected plant. No Antibiotics. Ingredients: Pork, Water, Salt, Spices (including Red Pepper, Paprika, Cummin, Ground Mustard), Dextrose, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Natural Spice Extractives (including Paprika, Pepper), BHA, BHT, Citric Acid |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $6.99/pound |
Order is currently closed | #13499 |
NEW "MANGAWAGYU Burgers"
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NEW "MANGWAGYU Burgers" For the first time we are offering this great combination of Mangalitsa Pork and Japanese Wagyu burgers. These are the same Burgers that the David Burke Hospitality Group on the East Coast is serving in their restaurants. They are a blend of 50% Ground Mangalitsa Pork and 50% Ground Japanese Wagyu beef.
They melt in your mouth. Remember do not overcook them. They have packaged 2 - 8 ounces patties per package. Ingredients: Mangalitsa Ground Pork and Japanese Ground Wagyu Beef. All processed in a USDA facility. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $15.00/package |
Snacks
Meat Sticks + Jerky
Kerns Farms/Mangalitsta Estates
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Mangalitsa Pork Smoked BBQ Seasoned Sticks
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Need a healthy protein snack? Try our new Mangalitsa Pork Smoked BBQ Seasoned Sticks! They are all Mangalitsa pork with just enough BBQ to give you a kick of sweet and spice. They have packaged 5 sticks per 6 ounces package.
Look for our other new flavors coming soon. All of our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa pork, water, sugar, salt, spices, onion powder, garlic powder, dextrose, monosodium glutamate, corn starch, natural hickory smoke flavor (contains maltodextrin), Dry molasses cane sugar, cane molasses, cans caramel color. Spice Extractives, sodium nitrite, in collagen casing. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $5.99/package |
Order is currently closed | #11344 |
Mangalitsa Pork Smoked Sticks
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Mangalitsa Pork Smoked Sticks
Order number of packages. Need a healthy protein snack? Try our new Mangalitsa Pork Smoked Sticks! They are all Mangalitsa pork with just enough smoke to give you a kick of smoke. They have packaged 5 sticks per 6 ounces package. Look for our other new flavors coming soon. All of our products are USDA inspected. Ingredients: Mangalitsa pork, water, salt, corn syrup solids, spices, lactic acid starter culture, monosodium glutamate, mustard seed, paprika, garlic powder, spice extractive, sodium nitrite, dextrose, in a collagen casing. |
No artificial hormones/antibiotics - self declared | $5.99/package |