From the field
Reared on our farm
Quite simply, there is no finer pig than this ‘London porker’. For a true pork flavour and crackling to depend upon, the Middle White never fails to impress.
Middle White Pork
Middle White Pork Leg, On the Bone
Price range: £41.00 through £81.00
The classic leg of pork, on the bone, with a full covering of skin for crackling. A centrepiece roast for a crowd.
- We deliver weekly on Wednesdays & Thursdays.
- Free delivery over £69.99. £10 delivery below that.
- Prefer to collect? Choose collection from the farm at checkout. For another day, just get in touch.
Description
The leg is the traditional roasting joint: lean, sweet meat under a broad sheet of skin that crackles beautifully. Roasted on the bone it stays moist and carves into generous slices, and the bone and juices make a gravy worth the wait. It’s the joint for a big Sunday lunch or a Boxing Day table.
A century ago, the Middle White set the standard for British pork, and we now rear around a third of the world’s population here at Huntsham. Our pigs grow up gently in family groups, piglets staying with their mothers, and they grow slowly – which is where the flavour and that famous fat come from. Every leg is hung on site for 7 to 12 days and butchered by Jim and the team.
Portion guide
2.5kg serves eight to ten – a family Sunday roast, with leftovers.
5kg serves sixteen to twenty – for a real occasion.
Weights are minimum weights, so your joint may be a little heavier but never lighter, and you won’t pay for the difference. For an easier carve, try our Middle White Leg, Boned & Rolled.
Allergens: None
Cooking guide
Pat the skin completely dry, ideally leaving it uncovered in the fridge overnight. Score it, if it isn’t already, and rub it well with salt.
Give it a hot start at 230°C for thirty minutes to fire up the crackling, then drop to 170°C and allow around thirty-five minutes a kilo.
Pork should be cooked through: the juices should run clear.
Rest for thirty minutes before carving. If the crackling needs more, take it off and give it a few minutes under a hot grill while the meat rests.
Storage and freezing
Always prepared to order and delivered chilled, in insulated packaging. All our meat is fresh, never frozen, so if you’re not ready to serve, you can freeze on arrival. Alternatively, follow the use by dates and keep in the fridge before cooking. And don’t worry if you won’t be in for the delivery – our packaging means your order will stay in peak condition for up to 12 hours.
Delivery and order issues
We pack every order carefully, but if your delivery is late, damaged, incomplete or not properly chilled, please contact us on the day it arrives, on 01449 553606 or at [email protected]. Tell us your order number and send photos of the outer box, the packaging inside and the product labels.
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Three heritage breedsLonghorn, Middle White and Ryeland
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One traditional sourceBred, raised and butchered onsite
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Prepared by master butchersAged on the farm for richer flavour
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Consistent quality supplyAvailable year round, to order
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