Whether it's crispy bacon on a Saturday morning, freshly sliced ham on a weekday sandwich or a hearty pork roast dinner - Born and Raised in New Zealand pork, bacon and ham is fresh, tasty and super versatile. And to help Kiwi shoppers get the most out of one of their favourite foods, New Zealand Pork has created a variety of great resources.
The new look website, pork.co.nz, gives Kiwis access to a range of tasty pork recipes and useful cooking tips as well as insider knowledge from chefs and butchers. The site includes details on how to store your pork, how to prepare leg ham, tricks to get the perfect crackling and recipes for a host of different sauces, stuffings and marinades.
New Zealand pork has also created a series of seasonal recipe brochures which are available in butcheries, delis and supermarkets nationwide. The latest spring edition features light and refreshing pork treats plus perfect meal ideas for entertaining this spring. From tender pork burgers, crunchy pork spring rolls to fresh salads, satay pork skewers and more, there's plenty of inspiration for any occasion.
To make it even easier to know where your pork has come from and how it was raised, New Zealand Pork has also developed a new label, which features on pork products available from supermarkets and butcheries around the country.
The new Born and Raised in New Zealand trustmark highlights the freshest quality pork products for Kiwi consumers. Unlike imported pork - which makes up 58 per cent of pork sold in New Zealand - every product that displays the label meets New Zealand's high standards of animal welfare.
So, if you're on the hunt for something fresh, tasty, simple and versatile, remember to buy Born and Raised in New Zealand pork, bacon and ham. You'll be supporting local farmers and retailers - and an industry that puts animal welfare at the centre of farming practice.