Mulberry Farm

10/17/2026

🐽 🐖 FUN FACT FRIDAY: How 8 Spanish pigs changed history! 🐖

Did you know that Christopher Columbus brought just eight pigs to the Caribbean on his second voyage in 1493? 🚢

Because pigs are absolute survival experts, eat almost anything, and multiply rapidly, that tiny group of eight turned into thousands within just a few decades!

Conquistadors actually used herds of pigs as "walking grocery stores" while exploring, and would even leave breeding pairs behind on islands so future explorers would have a built-in food supply waiting for them.

Next time you enjoy some barbecue, you can thank those adventurous 15th-century Spanish hogs for laying the groundwork! 🍖✨

See you tomorrow Umpqua Valley Farmers' Market

10/10/2026

Did you know that pigs are naturally clean?

Pigs are very tidy animals. Given enough space, they strictly separate their sleeping areas from their bathroom spots.

At our farm, pigs have space to grow healthy and enjoy nature.

See you tomorrow morning at Umpqua Valley Farmers' Market .

09/25/2026

Let's do Pork Burgers this weekend.

Something special. Too much beef already.
Stop by MULBERRY FARM tomorrow 9AM-1PM to pick up Fresh Pork at Umpqua Valley Farmers' Market

Juicy Grilled Ground Pork Burger Recipe

Prep time: 10 Min; Cook time: 14 Min

Ingredients:

1 pound Mulberry Farm ground pork
1/3 cup plain panko bread crumbs
1 TBSP. mayonnaise
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. BBQ seasoning (optional - but gives great flavor!)

Instructions:

1. Add ground pork to a medium bowl or large bowl (big enough to mix the ground pork with the other ingredients). Add in panko bread crumbs, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper. With freshly washed clean hands, combine the ingredients to form a homogenous ground pork mixture. Wash hands again.

2. Divide ground pork mixure into 4 equal parts. Form each section into patties. To keep pork from sticking to your hands, use wet hands to form patties. I do like to put a small indent in the middle to keep the patties from puffing up. Wash hands again.

3. Pre-heat your gas grill to medium-high. Once it's to temperature, keep one side of your grill at a medium-high temperature, and turn off the burners on the opposite side. This makes a hot and cool side of the grill.

4. Grill burgers on the hot side for about 5-10 minutes with the lid closed. You'll be surprised with today's lean ground pork, you shouldn't get flare ups. It's always good to keep a spray bottle of water handy to spritz them if they do occur.

5. Once the burger is browned with grill marks on one side and it doesn't stick to the grill grate, flip to the burger and cook about 5-8 minutes with the lid closed or until the internal temperature of the middle of the pork burger registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read meat thermometer. Cooking to 160 degrees F will ensure that the pork burgers are safe to eat and that you will have juicy ground pork burgers. (if the burger sticks to the grate, it's not ready to flip).

6. If adding cheese, move burgers over to the cool side of the grill and top with cheese slices. Close lid and allow to melt, this will happen quickly.

7. If not adding cheese, remove from grill to a platter when they reach temperature (160 degrees F) and let rest 3-5 minutes before serving.

Notes: **No Grill. No Problem**

To make pork burgers in AIR FRYER: Preheat Air Fryer to 375 degrees F. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange raw pork burger patties in single layer in basket. Cook for 7-8 minutes, then flip, and cook for additional 7-8 minutes or until the internal temperature of pork burgers is 160 degrees F as registered on an instant-meat thermometer. Let rest for 3-5 minutes on a paper-towel lined plate before adding toppings.

To make pork burgers on the STOVE-TOP: Preheat skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle with about a teaspoon olive oil. Add raw pork burgers to pan. Cook on one side for 5-6 minutes, then flip and continue to cook until internal temperature of pork burgers is 160 degrees F as registered on an instant-read themometer. Let rest for 3-5 minutes on a paper-towel lined plate before adding toppings

Source: Juicy Grilled Ground Pork Burger Recipe | Renee's Kitchen Adventures

Juicy and flavorful pork burgers are a twist on the classic burger. Grilled, air fried or cooked in a skillet, this simple ground pork recipe wins!

09/25/2026

Beef burgers vs. Pork burgers? 🍔🍔

What is for dinner? 😏😁

09/18/2026

Weekend Meal Idea to celebrate with your love ones

See you all tomorrow at Umpqua Valley Farmers' Market 9AM to 1PM for Fresh Pork Supplies

Carnitas Street Tacos 🌮🌮

Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
Ingredients:
5-6 ibs Mulberry Farm pork roast
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 yellow onion, sliced thin
4 large cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup orange juice

Instructions
1. Rinse and pat dry the pork roast. Stir together the olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Rub the spice mixture all over the pork roast. Place the roast in the slow-cooker with the fat cap facing up. Place the onions and the garlic over the roast. Pour the orange juice over the roast.

2. Cover with lid and cook on LOW for 9-11 hours, until tender and falling apart. (If the fat cap is still intact over the roast, pull the biggest pieces of it off and discard.) Carefully pull apart the roast, leaving plenty of bite-size chunks of meat. (Try not to shred it to tiny pieces.) Use a slotted spoon, spatula, or tongs to lift the meat out of the slow-cooker.

3. Heat a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Place about 2 cups worth of shredded pork into the hot pan and press down with a spatula. Cook until the bottom side of the pork is crispy and browned, about 2 minutes.

Transfer to a platter or serving dish and drizzle with some of the juices from the slow-cooker.

Ready to assemble Carnitas Street Tacos 🌮🌮

Ingredients:
Tortillas: warm the tortillas one at a time in a hot skillet, or directly over the gas burner.
Pork carnitas.
Cabbage and Onions: shred into very thin strips
Limes: sliced
Cilantro: chopped
Cheeses (Optional): cotija cheese or Extra sharp cheddar

Assembly:
Layering the Ingredients: I stack the meat, cabbage, and onions onto each tortilla.

Serving the Tacos: I squeeze lime juice over each taco and sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Source: https://share.google/AcemA96yyv47PVgAI; https://share.google/YqGYppmTJy1149ndp

Serving crispy, juicy, and iconic, one tortilla at a time.

09/18/2026

Pork Provides Vitamin B12! 🧬

Pork can provide vitamin B12, an important nutrient involved in normal blood and nervous-system function.

💡 A recipe idea will be posted tomorrow.

09/15/2026

Fun facts: Pork Is Packed With Protein! 💪

Pork provides high-quality protein containing all nine essential amino acids your body needs.

09/05/2026

Yes! Pork is more than pork chops and Pork loves the Grill. See you tomorrow Umpqua Valley Farmers' Market 9AM - 1PM to get your favorite pork.

🥩 Juicy Grilled Pork Steaks

Ingredients
4 Mulberry Farm pork steaks, about ¾–1 inch thick
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1½ tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
½ tsp chili powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the pork Pat the pork steaks dry. Rub both sides with olive oil.
Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Rub the seasoning generously onto both sides of the pork.
For the best flavor, let the pork sit for 30 minutes, or refrigerate it for several hours.

2. Preheat the grill Heat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400–450°F.
Clean and lightly oil the grill grates.

3. Grill Place the pork steaks on the grill and cook for approximately 4–6 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
For beautiful grill marks, avoid moving them around too much.

4. Check the temperature Cook pork to an internal temperature of 145°F, then remove it from the grill.

5. Rest Let the pork steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps keep the meat juicy.

🍯 Optional BBQ Glaze
During the last 1–2 minutes of grilling, brush both sides with:
¼ cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp apple c***r vinegar

Grill briefly until the sauce becomes caramelized.

🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
Grilled corn 🌽
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower 🥦
Mashed or roasted potatoes 🥔
Rice 🍚
Fresh salad 🥗

Hope you like the recipe. Please let us know if you want to share any recipes with us!

09/04/2026

Pork Loves the Grill! 🔥

Pork chops, tenderloin, ribs, and many other cuts can be fantastic on the grill. A little char and caramelization can add incredible flavor!

09/02/2026

Pork Is More Than Pork Chops! 🐷🥩

Did you know there are many delicious cuts of pork?

From tenderloin and pork chops to ribs, shoulder, belly, and ham, each cut has its own unique flavor and best cooking method!