Our Farm
A small, regenerative farm in Buckfield, Maine
Our mission is to provide the highest quality ethically raised meat and respectfully crafted meat products, using the traditions and flavors passed down over time.
Regenerative farming
Raised outside, on pasture
We are dedicated to producing healthy, pasture raised Mangalitsa pork and pork products. Most of our pigs have spent their entire lives outside, never restricted to a barn stall. They are helping us reclaim old pastures while feasting on all that nature has to offer.
Family & community
Truly fancy pigs
We work with other local farmers and feed our pigs seasonal delights such as apples, pumpkins, raw milk, squashes and tomatoes. We never feed them junk food or anything processed — they truly are fancy pigs!
What are Mangalitsa pigs?
“The Kobe beef of pork”
The curly haired Mangalitsa pig, also known as “the Kobe beef of pork,” was one of the dominant breeds of pig in Europe in the early 1800s.
They were bred for two purposes: exquisitely marbled meat and pure white fat. The fat was a very valuable source of calories for Austria-Hungary’s growing population and fueled its Industrial Revolution, which led to the first large-scale hog production in history.
In 2007 the Mangalitsa pig was imported from Austria and brought to the States. Since its arrival, it has been featured in the kitchens of the world’s most renowned chefs, such as Thomas Keller and Mario Batali. The reason is simple: it’s an unmodified breed, the opposite of American pork, which is bred for rapid growth and lean meat. Unlike “the other white meat,” Mangalitsa pork is deep red in color, and the fat tastes more like cream or butter.
The genetics have remained untouched since the breed’s creation in 1833. They take longer to raise and mature than average pigs (18–24 months).
They are mischievous but also docile and friendly creatures, and are good moms to their young.
USDA certified
Cured the traditional way
At Brickhouse Farm we take pride in producing exquisite pasture-raised, USDA certified Mangalitsa pork. We cure our special pigs using traditional Italian methods passed down through generations.
Our meats do not contain any preservatives or nitrates (except our salami, which has trace amounts of nitrate).
Life on the farm
Meet our animals
