#99: Acorn Bluff Farms (@AcornBluffFarms) - Raising a Rare Breed of Pigs

Acorn Bluff Farms is based out of Columbus Junction, Iowa. It’s a first-generation pig farm started by two brothers who were looking for something to pour their hearts into. Seth and Keenan Todd, the founders of Acorn Bluff Farms, raise Mangalitsa pigs, which derive from the Hungarian Empire and were often fed to the Hapsburg Dynasty as part of the royal family’s cuisine. The special breed of pigs only recently made its way to the United States in the last 15 years. The breed is fattier, richer pork and somewhat resembles wagyu. If you haven’t tried Mangalitsa pork yet, go check out the Acorn Bluff Farms’ website to give it a try!

If you are local to Austin, they provide pork to B.Cooper Barbecue on 7th too!

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