XMAS 2024
Before it gets to the crazy festive season - Xmas Planning for many retail businesses is happening for months.
For a Pork Producer - it starts back in about March!
We need to make sure we have enough matings in March - so the pigs are born and grown out to be ready for pork!
We also start freeze Legs in around April/May - so we can make sure we have enough to make Xmas Hams for you to buy
(Yes - its’s ok to freeze them as pork, then we defrost them, cure them, smoke (cook) them - so it’s safe to eat (and even freeze the ham if you have spare!!)
There is always lots of questions about Hams & Roast Pork options - so we hope you can read below & this will help you understand the some of the differences
EARLY BIRD ORDER DISCOUNT
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Order Before 31st October
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EARLY BIRD ORDER DISCOUNT * Order Before 31st October *
Discount on your TOTAL SPEND at Pick up
Spend $100 . . . . . . . . $10 OFF
Spend $200 . . . . . . . . $20 OFF
Spend $300 . . . . . . . . $30 OFF
XMAS HAMS!
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Not all Hams are created equal...
We offer Ham ON THE BONE - in Halves & Full Legs
Ham - is ready to EAT - it has been Pickled (or cured) with our own recipe of herb & spices and Smoked…
You don’t need to do anything - besides refrigerate until opening and then open, carve & eat
OR if you like the flair of the festive season - our Hams are perfect for Glazing - the beautiful fat layer… the caramelisation (oh…heaven!)
SIZES - HOW BIG ARE OUR HAMS?
Well it all goes back to how big were our pigs…. in a Free-Range situation and with Old Breeds - none of our pigs are the same!! So our LEGS are all different…
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WHAT TYPE OF CURES?
Traditional
Contains a small amount of synthetic nitrates to help with the color & shelf-life - which some prefer with such a large piece of ham or want it too last for a couple of weeks
Naturally-Cured
Contains only NATURAL nitrates from vegetable extracts (No Numbers, No Nasties)
BUT you do have to accept there could be some less than pink patches, it will oxidize like a glass of wine - so it will change once opened - some discoloration and you really need to open it, enjoy it at its best and consume within 7-10 days.
ROAST PORK!
Our Free-Range, Berkshire PORK
All Scored to give you the best crackle!
Porchetta
The PRIME CUTS… the boneless loin with belly attached, seasoned with Salt, Pepper & fresh Rosemary and rolled, tied & scored
Price: $40/kg
Rolled Roasts
We generally love offering Shoulder - rolled, tied & scored
Price: $32/kg
DEPOSIT & PRICING
Today you pay a DEPOSIT to confirm your Order
The PRICING is fair to all - we charge you for the exact weight of the Ham and/or Roast Pork….
The BALANCE REMAINING is paid at pick up (or an Invoice & Payment required prior to delivery)
PICK UP OPTIONS & DELIVERY
You need to the SELECT the BEST OPTION for you in the CHECK-OUT
FARM GATE SHOP
Located on our Farm
2820 Lancefield-Tooborac Rd
Tooborac VIC 3522
10am to 4pm
Dates closer to Xmas for you to select are:
Friday 20th December
Sunday 22nd & Monday 23rd December
FARMERS MARKETS
Lancefield Farmers Market
Saturday 21st December
9am to 1pm
Centre Plantation, High St
Lancefield
Bendigo Xmas Farmers Market
Thursday 19th December
(Details TBC)
DELIVERY
We can’t delivery everywhere, but we utilize another freight company to help us out - the list of the Postcodes is extensive (so hopefully you can find what you need
SET PRICE $35
We anticipate delivery runs to occur the week beginning Monday 16th December onwards….
FAQs
Are the products - Gluten-Free?
Yes the Hams & Pork - are free of
Gluten
Nuts
Dairy
But none of this is certified - but in the facility & the ingredients none of the above are used.
Where do you deliver to?
Logistics has been the hardest part of what we do - we require Refrigerated Transport …. so we can’t just pop your delivery in the post!
We utilize another Refrigerated Transport company - especially at Xmas
This is why we have the Standard Fee of $35
The list is extensive (see above)
Otherwise email us & we will help you out
So if this seems a little too much - come and visit us - we love to see our Customers and help you choose the Ham directly from us
Further Questions?
We are always happy to help you - so drop us an email with what you would like further assistance with
*Please be patient - it may take a couple of days for us to get back to you - we are a small team juggling all our jobs & Xmas Orders!
Can I choose my Ham &/or Pork ?
YES - if you visit us - that is easy for us to show you a selection and then you can make a choice. We then take the Price & deduct your Deposit.
If you select DELIVERY - this is a little harder. So write us a Note on the Order (Message in the Check-out) - so that will help us make a selection for you.
Eg. Ham Half - I would like the Hock End
Porchetta, Large - I would like the smaller size of the large OR give me the biggest you have!
Can we Change or Cancel our Xmas Order?
The deposit is refundable is the Order is Cancelled via email by the Friday 6th December COB - email to orders@mcivorfarmfoods.com.au
*After this date - the deposit is non-refundable
CHANGES TO ORDERS
This may incur an admin fee of $15 - believe me we try to be reasonable to people circumstances, but when lots of changes occur we spend a lot of time.