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Recipe: Sage Pork Chops

Here’s a great, simple recipe for sage pork chops

Sage Pork Chops

These were done on the stove, but same idea!

Here’s a simple, no-fuss sage grilled pork chop recipe you can throw together quickly—perfect for a weeknight or farm-fresh dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2–4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, ~1 inch thick)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1–2 tsp fresh sage (or ½–1 tsp dried)

  • Salt & black pepper

Instructions

Prep

  • Pat pork chops dry. Rub with olive oil.

  • Season: Sprinkle both sides with sage, salt, and pepper.

  • (Let sit 10–30 minutes if you have time for better flavor.)

  • Preheat grill to Medium-high heat.

Cook

Grilling time!

  • Cook 5–7 minutes per side

  • Flip once

  • Keep lid closed if possible

Check: Internal temp should reach 145°F for juicy pork. 

Let rest 5 minutes before serving (keeps juices in).

Eat!

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Recipe: Chocolate Mint Cold Brew!

Here is our recipe for chocolate mint cold brew coffee!

Image credit: Dennis Tang | Flickr

One of the things we love in the warm months is cold brew coffee, and the abundance of mint from the garden makes it an extra special treat! Here is our recipe for chocolate mint cold brew coffee. By the way - you can use any type of mint, but we love the “chocolate mint” variety.

You need

  • Large pitcher

  • cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coarsely ground coffee

  • 4 cups filtered water

  • 1 handful fresh mint leaves (lightly bruised to release oils)

Steps

  1. Tie the coffee grounds into a “teabag” with the cheesecloth.

  2. Put the “teabag” into your pitcher and add water, or put the loose coffee in if you are going to strain it later

  3. Toss in your mint leaves

  4. Chill overnight in the fridge

  5. If you didn’t use the cheesecloth, strain out the grounds and the mint.

  6. That’s it! Pour some and drink it. Add dairy or sugar if that’s your thing. Enjoy!

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August Calf Cuddles are here!

Calf Cuddles are back! Make your reservation below before we sell out.

UPDATE: Heathclif is here! Sub-zero temperatures couldn’t stop his arrival! And we are feeling all the love.

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CALF CUDDLES are here! Sign up below!

Opportunities to snuggle this adorable boy are going to go quick. Book your weekend appointment for dates from Valentine’s Day weekend through April!

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Chickens Available Now for Order!

Now available for order: Whole pasture-raised chickens. $5/lb, will be between 5-6 lb. Available for order now, ready for pickup May 10!

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The Gloucestershire Old Spot Pig

All about the Gloucestershire Old Spot (GOS) heritage pig

The Gloucestershire Old Spot (also known as GOS) is a heritage breed of pig that originates from Gloucestershire, England and was first introduced in the US near the beginning of the 20th Century. They were also traditionally known as “orchard pigs” because they grazed in the orchards that were prevalent in the area.

GOS piglets

The GOS breed is listed as a “Threatened” breed by the Livestock Conservancy. Sustaining heritage and rare breed animals is important for genetic diversity. GOS pigs are generally docile, have an excellent temperament, and good maternal instincts for raising piglets.

According to TinyFarmhouse:

The meat of the Gloucestershire Old Spots is superior to that of commercially-raised meat from more common breeds, even earning the first-ever Traditional Specialty Guaranteed designation for swine of any breed from the EU Commission, which is akin to designations for Champagne and Parmigiano-Reggiano that guarantee their provenance and quality.

On average, GOS pigs require 6 months to reach a market weight of 260 to 280 pounds. This slow rate of growth for GOS pigs allows for a thicker development of backfat than in commercially raised swine. Both the thicker layer of backfat and the longer period of time to reach market weight contribute to more succulent, flavorful pork.

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