1776 Pork & Poultry Pack

Red Wattle breed pork and Standard Bronze Turkey are the exact breeds someone from 250 years ago would have eaten! The ancestors of the Red Wattle breed pig are believed to have come to America from New Caledonia in the South Pacific in the mid-1700s. The Standard Bronze breed can be traced back to turkeys originally discovered in America. Our partner farmers still raise these breeds using old-fashioned, pasture-based methods. The flavor and texture of this pork and turkey are unlike most available today because the genetic make-up is more similar to that found in 1776. Taste history at your table!

Patrick Martins founded Heritage Foods in 2001 to preserve endangered species of livestock from extinction. These species were the foundation of our food supply for 5,000 years, yet they receive almost no attention. Today, Heritage Foods supports over fifty family farms that raise Heritage breeds – the very foundation of our agricultural history and gastronomic identity. These animals are raised humanely, outdoors, on pasture, using traditional farming techniques. The result is the world’s best-tasting, highest-quality meat – more marbled and boasting a far more profound taste and depth of flavor than what you’ll find at the supermarket. This is what meat used to taste like, and what it’s supposed to taste like, and with one bite you’ll understand the difference!

MORE DETAILS

This package serves 14-16 people and includes

• 2 Single Bone Pork Loin Chops (approx. 12-16 oz.)
• 2 Packs Signature Bacon (approx. 1 lb. each)
• Turkey Wings (approx. 2-2.5 lbs.)
• Boneless Turkey Breast (approx. 2-2.5 lbs.)

INSTRUCTIONS / STORAGE

• Heritage Foods ships Monday-Thursday of each week.
• Orders cannot be shipped to P.O. Boxes.
• Orders shipped to Alaska and Hawaii via 2-day will incur an additional $20 charge or $35 for Overnight Shipping.

• Meat ships frozen with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
• Upon arrival, store meat in the freezer immediately, or place it in your refrigerator:
• Use CHICKEN within 5 days and PORK/BEEF within 7 days
• Meat may be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.

To Serve

Pork Chops

• Take the meat out of the refrigerator 1 hour prior to cooking.
• Season liberally with salt and pepper on all sides.
• Preheat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat until just about smoking.
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil and sear chops for 3-9 minutes on each side depending on size.
• For pieces with a fat cap, render the fat on its edge for an additional few minutes.
• For larger cuts, add a few knobs of butter, 1 clove of garlic, and 2-3 sprigs of thyme, sage, or rosemary. Baste for the final 3-5 minutes of cooking.
• Cook until desired internal temperature is reached (140-145°F for pork).
• Let rest for 3-5 minutes before carving.
• Serve & enjoy!

Bacon – Oven

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Place bacon on a foil-lined sheet tray.
• Bake, rotating the tray every 10 minutes, until desired crispiness is reached.
• Serve & enjoy!

Bacon – Stovetop

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until almost smoking.
• No oil is needed.
• Place bacon strips into the skillet one at a time.
• Flip once and use a bacon press to prevent curling.
• When desired crispiness is reached, transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Pour off fat from the pan after each round.
• Serve & enjoy!

Garlicky Roasted Turkey Breast

• Remove turkey breast from the package, pat dry, and season liberally with salt and pepper.
• In a mixing bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, and garlic.
• Rub the oil mixture all over the turkey breast.
• Place turkey breast on a sheet pan fitted with a wire rack and pour any remaining oil mixture over the top.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Roast for approximately 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 155°F.
• Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Slice and serve with lemon wedges.

Extra Juicy Turkey Wings

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
• Remove fully thawed turkey wings from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
• Drain excess liquid from the package and add wings to the boiling water.
• Season the water with 1 teaspoon salt and 2 bay leaves.
• Simmer for 60 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Drain wings and arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
• Season with salt, pepper, your favorite dry rub, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
• If using barbecue sauce, brush onto wings before baking.
• Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and flip wings.
• For extra crispy skin, bake an additional 20 minutes.
• For extra juicy wings, bake an additional 10 minutes.
• Toss with your favorite seasoning or sauce and serve.

Ingredients

• Turkey – Turkey
• Chops – Pork
• Signature Bacon – Pork, Cured with Water and Less Than 2% of the Following: Salt, Cane Sugar, Maple Sugar, Brown Sugar, Spice Extractives, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite