Buying a whole or half hog
Whole and half hogs are often sold like beef shares: deposit, cut sheet, and pickup from a processor. Some butcher shops sell retail pork only.
We list 11 pork sellers in the Austin region. Comparison rows use posted text from each seller site; normalized dollars per finished pound sort priced listings when enough detail is posted.
Comparison from listings
| Seller | Posted price | Normalized | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 Farm | $769 total for about 70 lb finished, about $10.99/lb finished, processing included | Est. about $10.99/lb finished | Oct 29, 2026 source |
| Blessing Falls Family Farm (Sold out) | $6.50/lb hanging weight, about $8.67/lb finished at the seller-stated 75% yield, plus processing (amount not posted) | Not compared: the seller dated this price May 2023 | Oct 29, 2026 source |
| Shirttail Creek Farm | $924.99 total for about 72 lb finished, about $12.85/lb finished, processing not stated | Not compared: fixed-weight box of cuts, not a share of one animal | Oct 30, 2026 source |
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Shirttail Creek Farm
Brenham · 81 mi Based in Brazos Valley, sells at markets in this areaChecked Oct 29, 2026
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From $10.99
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From $7.25
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From $8.50
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Price not posted on check date
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From $13.43
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Price not posted on check date
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Price not posted on check date
Checked Oct 28, 2026