The tale of two pigs: When you choose Cunningham pork, you choose clean meat raised with integrity.

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August 22, 2025

The Tale of Two Pigs: When You Choose Cunningham Pork, You Choose Clean Meat Raised with Integrity

Not all pork is the same. The way a pig is raised makes all the difference in flavor, nutrition, and peace of mind for your family. Here’s the tale of two pigs—one raised on a commercial factory farm and one raised the Cunningham Ranch way.

Pig #1: The Factory-Farmed Pig 🏭

Raised indoors in cramped crates or on concrete floors.
Fed a diet heavy in GMO corn and soy, plus synthetic vitamins and questionable fillers.
Exposed to stressful, crowded environments that weaken overall health.
Often processed into pork products full of nitrates, MSG, preservatives, and additives.
May even include ammonia-treated scraps and “mystery meat” in mass production.

Pig #2: The Cunningham Pig 🌾

Raised outdoors on pasture, with wide-open space, fresh air, and sunshine.
Fed real food: non-GMO peas for protein and barley for fiber—plus all-natural foraging.
Free from soy, corn, dairy, and sugar.
No crates, no confinement, and no synthetic shortcuts.
Processed with no nitrates, MSG, artificial preservatives, or fillers—ever.
The result? Pork that’s clean, richly flavored, and raised with integrity from start to finish.

Pasture-Raised Pork from Cunningham Ranch: Clean, Healthy, and Full of Flavor

At Cunningham Pastured Meats, our pigs are raised outdoors the way nature intended—no crates, no concrete floors, and no stress. Just wide-open spaces, fresh air, and family care. The result? Pasture-raised pork that’s clean, flavorful, and better for your family’s table.

What Makes Our Pork Different

✅ Pasture Raised, Non-GMO Pork – Humanely raised on pasture and supplemented with non-GMO peas (for protein) and barley (for fiber).
✅ Clean Ingredients – Our pork is free from soy, wheat, corn, dairy, and sugar.
✅ Natural Foraging – No synthetic vitamins—just real food and natural foraging.

❌ No nitrates, MSG, or artificial preservatives.
❌ No fillers, additives, or “mystery meat.”
❌ No ammonia-treated scraps used in commercial pork production.

When you choose Cunningham pork, you choose clean meat raised with integrity. Meat You Can Trust to feed your whole family!!

Our All-Natural Pork Products

We offer a full line of pasture-raised pork cuts and specialty products:

All-Natural Pork Sausages – Hearty, savory, perfect for the skillet, grill, or breakfast plate.
Ground Pork – Ideal for meatballs, stir-fries, tacos, and family dinners.
Ground Pork Chorizo – Bold, smoky flavor with chile guajillo, cumin, and cayenne.
Uncured Sugar & Spice Bacon
Uncured Whole Ham
Pork Chops, Steaks & Roasts
Pork Tenderloin Roast
Pork Belly & Ribs (Spare & Baby Back)
Pork Leaf Lard & Kidney Fat
Pork Organs, Bones, & More

Every cut is packed with rich flavor that only pasture-raised pork can deliver.

Recipe Ideas with Cunningham Pork

Looking for ways to enjoy our pork? Try these easy, family-friendly meals:

🌯 Chorizo Breakfast Burritos – Scramble eggs with our ground chorizo, cheese, and salsa.
🍝 Savory Pork Meatballs – Juicy meatballs made with our ground pork, garlic, and herbs.
🥦 Sausage & Veggie Skillet – Quick dinner: browned pork sausages tossed with seasonal vegetables.
🌮 Homestyle Pork Tacos – Ground pork seasoned with cumin and garlic, topped with fresh salsa.
🥔 Chorizo & Potato Hash – A one-pan breakfast (or dinner) bursting with smoky flavor.

From Our Ranch to Your Table

We make it easy to bring healthy, pasture-raised pork to your family’s kitchen.

🌾 Raised on pasture & non-GMO feed
💚 Humanely cared for, never confined
📦 Shipped anywhere in the Western U.S.
🎁 $10 off your first order when you sign up today

Because at Cunningham Ranch, we believe happy pigs make the best pork—and your family deserves food you can trust.

👉 Shop Pasture-Raised Pork Now

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Warm Salmon, Squash & Apple Salad

Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Harvest Salad At Cunningham Pastured Meats, we love bringing together trusted partners who share our values of quality, transparency, and care. This Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Salad does just that—pairing vibrant produce from Cliff’s Country Market with premium wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alsek Fish LLC. The result is a hearty, nourishing salad that tastes like autumn in a bowl. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4) For the Salad: 1 medium red kuri squash from Cliff’s Country Market, peeled, seeded, and cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper, to taste 1 ½ pounds Cunningham Pastured Meats Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon (sourced from Alsek Fish LLC) 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, if not baking) 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), sliced thin — also available at Cliff’s 6 cups arugula or baby spinach (Cliff’s seasonal greens) ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped Optional: ¼ cup goat cheese or feta For the Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette: ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Salt & pepper, to taste 🔪 Instructions Roast the Squash Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized. Cook the Salmon Pan-seared: Heat oil in skillet. Season salmon, cook skin-side down 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 more minutes. Baked: Place salmon on parchment-lined pan, season, and bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until it flakes. Cool slightly, then flake into hearty chunks. Make the Dressing Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Adjust to taste. Assemble the Salad Toss greens with half the vinaigrette. Arrange squash, apples, salmon, and pecans on top. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Add goat cheese if desired. 🌊 About the Salmon: Know Your Fisherman Our salmon comes from Alsek Fish LLC, a small fishing family that spends summers in Southeast Alaska and calls the Treasure Valley home the rest of the year. They fish the Alsek River, a glacier-fed river that averages just 39°F. Those icy waters mean salmon from this run naturally carry higher levels of healthy fats and Omega-3s—fuel for their long journey home. Alsek Fish LLC catches and processes every fillet themselves, so when you buy from Cunningham Pastured Meats, you truly know your fisherman. 🌱 About the Produce: Local & Fresh from Cliff’s From the earthy sweetness of red kuri squash to the crisp bite of Idaho-grown apples, all of the fresh produce in this salad is available at Cliff’s Country Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors while supporting local growers. ✨ Why You’ll Love It Sweet, savory, nutty, and tangy flavors in every bite Features Cliff’s seasonal produce and Alsek wild-caught salmon Balanced enough for lunch, hearty enough for dinner A celebration of real food from trusted families and local farms