Pork Carcass Fabrication: Primal and Retail Cuts
Pork Carcass Fabrication: Primal and Retail Cuts
Did you know that pork fabrication entails dividing the carcass into two different cuts, known as primal and retail cuts?
What are the primal cuts of pork?
A side of pork can be broken down into four basic primal cuts, consisting of these four sections, before being divided further into sub primal cuts.
- Shoulder:The shoulder encompasses the front portion of the pig. You might hear the upper part of this primal cut called the butt and the front leg called the picnic.
- Leg: This primal cut includes the pig’s hind leg and rump. This portion is where ham comes from, so you’ll sometimes hear the leg section referred to as the ham.
- Loin: The middle of the pig consists of two sections. The top, known as the loin, is exceptionally tender and lean.
- Belly:The bottom portion of the middle of the pig is the belly, sometimes called the side. It’s the fattiest portion of the pig.
The next step is to separate the meat into the various cuts you can purchase at the supermarket – these are called retail cuts.
At Van Wyngaardt, we specialise in providing you with wholesale pork retail cuts, which are more cost-effective and will help you save money during these challenging financial times.
Our quality assurance procedures
At Van Wyngaardt, we do all of this! All of our products are:
- SABS approved. The SABS Certification Mark is a third-party guarantee of a product’s quality, safety, and reliability, assuring consumers that the product conforms to specifications based on ISO / IEC 17065.
- Export (ZA44), FSA accredited, and HACCP approved.
- Locally sourced.
- Packaged professionally to ensure shelf-life and freshness.
We also adhere to all the quality assurance processes required by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).
Our products include
- Bacon
- Ribs
- Hocks and shanks
- Sausages
- Footlong sausages
- Breakfast sausages
- Assorted hams
- Assorted loaves
- Smoked pork
How to order our products
Our online product enquiry platform has been specifically designed to provide you with a professional, efficient ordering experience. Please fill in the web form with your details, relevant industry (wholesale, retail or private) and the specifications of your order. Once this is sent to us, our knowledgeable sales representatives will process your order and ensure it is delivered to its destination (local and international) within the timeframe specified on the delivery policy.
Van Wyngaardt’s delivery policy
Our delivery policy requires a minimum order amount depending on the region. You may order from Monday to Thursday. Should you place an order before 12:00, we assure you of next-day delivery. If you order after 12:00, the order will be delivered to you the following working day. This is only valid for Gauteng stores. Outer Gauteng stores delivery period may vary. At Van Wyngaardt, we pride ourselves on always providing exceedingly good meats.
Should you have any queries or require more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, and one of our sales representatives will gladly assist you.