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About the Carnivore Ranch

The Carnivore Ranch is an affiliation of two family farms, Bailey Beef Co. and Profits Creek Pork.

Bailey Beef Co., based in Perry, Missouri, is owned and operated by Austin and Ashley Bailey. Both being raised on their family's own farms, they knew they wanted to raise their family with the same rural lifestyle they grew up with. In 2017, they began building up their own cattle farm to provide nutritious beef for their own families and friends. Since then, they have invested in their herd with the highest quality Missouri Wagyu genetics with intent to provide the most delicious products possible. Wagyu beef is well-known for its extraordinary marbling, tenderness and rich buttery flavor. Austin and Ashley are joined by their three daughters (and marketing specialists), Addison, Ashtyn and Aria.

Profits Creek Pork is located in St. Thomas, Missouri, and owned and operated by Ben and Elise (Bailey) Luebbering. Ben farms alongside his dad and uncle as a third-generation hog farmer striving to produce a nutritious and delicious product. In 2023, they decided it was time to offer the pork products they know and love to their friends and community. From birth to butcher, their hogs are cared for right here in central Missouri on the family farm. Their future farmer, Garth, is almost always one step behind dad tending to pigs and keeping an eye on things. 

Together, The Carnivore Ranch aims to be a one-stop-shop for folks near and far to enjoy delicious, local beef and pork products. Keep up with both family farms on Facebook and Instagram at Bailey Beef Co. (@baileybeefco) and Profits Creek Pork (@pcpork). 

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What is a pork chop?

Pork Chops are one of the most common cuts of pork and are cut from the loin. There are a variety of different types of pork chops but they all cook the same and when cooked properly to 145 degrees each will result in an enjoyable eating experience. 

How to cook a pork chop

When it comes to cooking pork chops, a great rule of thumb to keep in mind is that even with the variety of different types of pork chops that are available, they all will cook the same. Whether you plan on grilling, baking, sauteing and even air frying your chops, if you are looking for a delicious and tender eating experience be sure to cook your chop to an internal temperature of 145 degrees. The time and temperature of cooking will depend on the thickness of the chop and whether it is bone in or not, the typical chop will be ½ to 2 inches thick. 

Types of Pork Chops

When at the grocery or your local butcher shop you may come across a variety of different types of pork chops, here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind in helping you distinguish the differences between each one. 

Pork Chops are one of the most popular cups of pork, all being cut from a portion of the loin which is the portion of meat that extends from the hip to the shoulder of the pig.

PorterHouse Chop: 

The PorterHouse Chops are cut from the lower back just behind the rib chop. You will recognize this cut by its characteristic t-bone shape. These are large chops that contain a lot of meat as well as a portion of the tenderloin. 

T-Bone Chop: 

The T-bone Chop is the same as the porterhouse chop with the addition that any portion of the tenderloin shall be exposed on at least one side of the chop.

Ribeye Chop: 

The Ribeye Chop is derived from the rib portion of the bone-in center cut rib and includes some back and rib bone. The ribeye chop can come frenched meaning that all the meat around the rib bone has been removed.

New York Chop/ Center Cut Pork Chop: 

The New York or Center Cut pork chops are boneless and are located right above the loin chop, toward the head. Typically you will see this chop cut at 1 ¼ inch thick. 

Blade Chop: 

The Blade Chops are cut from the beginning of the loin or shoulder area and may contain some blade bone as well as the back rib bone. These chops are typically cut thicker, tend to be more marbled and are most commonly prepared butterflied or as pork loin country style ribs.

 

 

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The Carnivore Ranch

The Carnivore Ranch

A collaboration between Profits Creek Pork and Bailey Beef Co
 
Pick-up in Perry, MO and St. Thomas, MO, as scheduled.

Delivery to surrounding areas as scheduled
 
Shipping the first and third Mondays/Tuesdays of each month


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