Hawg Roasters
The Ultimate Centerpiece for Your Next Feast. Slagel Farms Whole Roasting Hogs. - Now Available at Sunset Foods
Your Source for Authentic Roasting Hogs
The Hawg Roasters program is a partnership between Sunset Foods and Slagel Farms, offering whole suckling pigs and roasting hogs for your special event. Slagel Farms heritage-breed pork is humanely raised, butchered to order, and delivered fresh to your local Sunset Foods for convenient pickup. Use our guide below to find the perfect size for your feast.
Suckling Pig vs. Whole Hog
Suckling Pigs
(40-90 lbs)
Incredibly tender meat with a mild, delicate flavor. Its skin roasts to a perfect, crisp finish. A smaller younger pig, perfect for smaller gatherings.
$6.99/lb
Whole Hogs
(100-200 lbs)
A fully grown hog with a richer, more pronounced pork flavor and a higher meat-to-fat ratio. Ideal for large feasts, backyard pig roasts, luaus, or weddings.
$3.99/lb
What Size Hog Should I Order?
Use our interactive guide to find the perfect size for your event.
Please note: All whole hog or suckling pig orders require a minimum of 10 days' notice.
We recommend 1 to 1.5 lbs of raw weight per person.
Our Recommendation
~65 lbs
Suckling Pig
Estimated Price:
$454
*Final price adjusted for exact weight upon delivery from the farm.
A Partnership Built on Trust & Quality
Our relationship with Slagel Farms is one we hold in the highest regard. Many of our customers already know the Slagel name from the exceptional turkeys they have trusted us to put on their Thanksgiving tables, and the feedback on the quality has been outstanding. It is this same commitment to quality that makes them our trusted partner for the Hawg Roasters program.
Since partnering with them in 2023, their fifth-generation farm in Fairbury, Illinois, has been a great addition to our meat department for fresh, high quality pork. Slagel Farms has been developing their own genetic herd for several decades, carefully selecting a combination of Berkshire, Duroc, and Yorkshire breeds to enhance meat quality. These hogs are naturally bred and raised in open lots where they have access to the outdoors and a diet of grain and vegetable scraps. During processing, the hogs are scalded rather than skinned which makes them an excellent option for whole hog roasts and cookouts.
Ask any of our Sunset Master Meat Cutters about their trip to Slagel Farms. We'd love to tell you more about the farm and our visit!
“ “I purchased a whole hog on site the first time I visited Slagel Farms. The quality of the meat was outstanding and I wanted to make this high quality product available to our customers.”
— Dan Humphrey, Meat Buyer, Sunset Foods
Ready to Plan Your Feast?
Whether you're planning a backyard BBQ, a festive pig roast, or a special event, Slagel Farms whole hogs and suckling pigs are ideal centerpieces, now available for order at Sunset Foods.
Important: We require a minimum of 10 days' notice for all orders.
FAQ
Are the pigs cooked?
No, all suckling pigs & whole hogs are delivered raw.
What size should I order?
We recommend 1 to 1.5 lbs of raw weight per person. Our sizing calculator above can help you find the perfect size for your event. Please note edible yield is less than the raw weight.
Where do the pigs come from?
Our pigs are raised at Slagel Farms in Fairbury, Illinois, a fifth-generation family farm dedicated to natural & humane farming practices, hormone-free & ethically raised for the best quality meat.
How do I cook a whole hog?
Roasting a whole hog is an adventure in cooking, and it is easier than you might think. The two most popular methods are roasting and smoking. We recommend these external guides for detailed instructions:
