Why “Rare Breeds”?
Extinct for more than 40 years, it was the old Cumberland Pig, heavy boned and slow to mature, that gave its name to our regional delicacy now enjoyed throughout the country and indeed the world. By using only genetically similar pigs to the Cumberland; Gloucestershire Old Spot, Large Black &c. we believe we have recreated as closely as possible the ‘genuine’ article, and can remain true to our friends in the RBST as well. At BCF we are dedicated to Keeping the Breeds Alive. (And any way, apart from being darker in colour ‘proper’ pig meat is much more succulent than that from ‘commercial’ animals; rather like pork used to taste when we were children, in fact!)

Why “Free Range”?
We don’t condemn ‘factory’ farming methods, we just don’t happen to like them. Pigs that are allowed to do ‘piggy’ things, grubbing and rooting about, grow into happier (and tastier!) porkers as a consequence – so everyone benefits!

Our objective is simply to produce “THE BEST CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE YOU’VE EVER TASTED”!

Have we succeeded? You tell us! 100% quality guaranteed – money back if not delighted.