Farm-raised Duroc pork. Traditional craft butchery.
Small-batch cuts, sausages, and charcuterie made with care in Costa Rica.
What We Make
Three pillars of craft pork, all starting with the same thing: better pigs.
Cuts
Premium Duroc pork cuts, from rich pork belly to thick-cut chops. Every piece reflects the quality of heritage-breed pork.
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Sausages
Handmade small-batch sausages in natural casings. From classic bratwurst to Costa Rican-inspired creations.
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Charcuterie
House-cured bacon, guanciale, pancetta, and salami. Traditional techniques, exceptional Duroc pork.
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A small craft pork shop built around one thing: better pigs.
We start with Duroc pigs -- a heritage breed known for exceptional marbling, rich flavor, and superior fat quality. Everything we do flows from that choice.
Traditional butchery, small-batch sausage making, and careful curing. No shortcuts, no fillers, no commodity pork. Just honest craft and transparent sourcing from farm to final product.
The Duroc Difference
Why heritage-breed Duroc pork is a cut above the rest.
Marbling & Juiciness
Duroc pork has significantly more intramuscular fat than commodity breeds, delivering unmatched juiciness in every bite.
Superior Flavor
The deep, rich pork flavor of Duroc comes from genetics -- a natural sweetness and complexity that industrial pork lacks.
Fat Quality
Duroc fat is softer and more flavorful, with a higher percentage of oleic acid. It renders beautifully and adds incredible richness.
Careful Raising
Our pigs are raised with space, proper nutrition, and low-stress handling. Healthy, well-raised animals produce better meat.
Featured Products
A selection of our most popular cuts, sausages, and charcuterie.
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Bratwurst
Classic German-style bratwurst with a fine grind, subtle spicing, and juicy snap. Made with pure Duroc pork.
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Italian Sausage
A bold blend of fennel, red pepper, and garlic. Available in sweet and hot varieties. Hand-linked in natural casings.
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Pork Belly
Rich, layered, and incredibly versatile. Our Duroc pork belly has superior marbling that renders into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
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Pork Chop
Thick-cut, bone-in chops with beautiful intramuscular fat. The benchmark for what pork should taste like.
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Guanciale
The essential ingredient in true carbonara and amatriciana. Cured from Duroc pork jowl for unmatched richness.
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Bacon
Dry-cured and smoked in-house. Our Duroc bacon has a richness and depth that makes commercial bacon taste like cardboard.
Learn About Pork
Guides, recipes, and education to help you get the most out of every cut.
How to Cook Sausage
A guide to grilling, pan-frying, and baking our handmade sausages for the best results every time.
Read more →The Perfect Pork Chop
Temperature, timing, and technique for cooking a thick-cut Duroc pork chop to juicy perfection.
Read more →What Is Guanciale?
An introduction to cured pork jowl, its Italian origins, and how to use it in carbonara and beyond.
Read more →Trusted by Chefs & Food Lovers
What our customers and restaurant partners say about our products.
"The quality of The Pork Shop's Duroc pork has elevated our entire menu. Our guests can taste the difference."
Chef Marco
Executive Chef, San Jose
"I've never had bacon this good. The flavor and texture are on a completely different level from anything in stores."
Laura M.
Home Cook
"Their guanciale makes the best carbonara I've ever prepared. True artisan quality, no shortcuts."
Chef Isabella
Italian Restaurant, Escazu
Where to Buy
Multiple ways to get our craft Duroc pork products.
Direct Ordering
Order directly from us via WhatsApp. We deliver fresh products to your door across the Central Valley.
Restaurant Partners
Our pork is featured on menus at some of Costa Rica's best restaurants. Ask your chef about The Pork Shop.
Retail Locations
Find our products at select markets and specialty stores. Check our locations page for details.
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