Regenerative Ground Pork and the Primal Pork Blend: What Is in Each and How to Cook Them

If you track what goes into a meal, a pack that labels itself in numbers is easy to plan around. REP Provisions sells ground pork two ways, plain Regenerative Ground Pork and the Primal Pork Blend with 10% heart and liver, and this guide gives you the numbers on both: organ-meat ounces, nutrient claims, the 160°F finish and the freezer clock.

Quick answer: REP Provisions Regenerative Ground Pork and Primal Pork Blend both come in 1 pound units, with 2, 4 and 6 pound options, from heritage pigs raised without corn, soy, antibiotics or hormones. The Blend is ground pork with 10% heart and liver, which works out to 1.6 ounces of organ meat per pound. Cook either one to 160°F, and keep packs 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator or 3 to 4 months in the freezer.

Two Packs From One Pig Standard

REP Provisions Regenerative Ground Pork is sold in 1 pound units, with 2, 4 and 6 pound options [1]. The Primal Pork Blend uses the same unit sizes and adds one step: its ingredient list reads ground pork with 10% heart and liver [2]. Both packs come from heritage Duroc and Berkshire pigs on small regenerative farms in America, and both are free of corn and soy, antibiotics, hormones and mRNA vaccines [1][2]. Our heritage pork guide covers the breeds, and our Primal Blend guide covers the beef side of the lineup.

The 10% Heart and Liver Math

The REP Provisions Primal Pork Blend takes its pork from cuts like the shoulder and belly and blends in heart and liver at 10% [2]. That ratio gives you a clean number to work with: 1.6 ounces of heart and liver in every pound. A 4 pound pack carries 6.4 ounces and a 6 pound pack carries 9.6 ounces. The organ meat disappears into the grind and leaves the flavor behind [2], so the Blend fits the same recipes as plain ground pork.

Regenerative Pork vs Conventional Pork on Nutrition

REP Provisions builds quality at four points. The breed is heritage Duroc and Berkshire [2]. The setting is a small regenerative farm in America, with pasture in summer and woodlot and hay in winter [2]. The diet is pecans, walnuts, forbs and grasses on 100% corn and soy free feed [2]. The inputs exclude antibiotics, hormones and mRNA vaccines [2].

Nutrient density follows from that setup. REP's pork page carries the Ohio State University estimates: higher omega-3 fatty acids, plus 300% more vitamin D, 200% more vitamin E and 75% more selenium than conventional pork [1]. The Blend adds heart and liver to that base, so each pound carries more of the nutrients that organ meats supply. Our soil health and nutrient density guide traces the link from pasture to plate.

Cooking Ground Pork to 160°F

USDA's safe minimum for ground pork patties and mixtures is 160°F, and heart and liver are on the same 160°F line [3], so both REP Provisions packs finish at 160°F. Cooked pork can stay pink at a safe temperature, which makes a thermometer the right tool for the job [3]. Whole cuts such as chops follow USDA's 145°F with a 3-minute rest [3], and our pork cooking guide covers them.

REP Provisions pairs the Blend with tacos, stir-fries and burgers [2], and the plain grind with fried or steamed pork dumplings, meatballs, tacos and stir-fries [1].

Storing and Stocking the Packs

USDA's cold storage chart gives ground meats, pork included, a refrigerator window of 1 to 2 days [4]. The freezer guideline of 3 to 4 months is a quality window, and food held at 0°F stays safe indefinitely [4]. Cooked pork dishes keep 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator or 2 to 3 months frozen [3]. REP Provisions 1 pound units make planning simple: thaw one pack per meal and leave the rest in the freezer. Our freezer storage guide goes deeper on quality over time.

Key Takeaways

• REP Provisions Regenerative Ground Pork and Primal Pork Blend come in 1 pound units with 2, 4 and 6 pound options
• The Blend is ground pork with 10% heart and liver, or 1.6 ounces per pound
• Both packs come from heritage pigs raised without corn, soy, antibiotics or hormones
• Cook ground pork and organ meats to 160°F
• Ground meats keep 1 to 2 days refrigerated, with a 3 to 4 month freezer window for quality

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of regenerative meat vs. conventional meat in terms of nutrition?

REP Provisions cites Ohio State University estimates of higher omega-3 fatty acids in pasture-raised pork, plus 300% more vitamin D, 200% more vitamin E and 75% more selenium than conventional pork. The Primal Pork Blend adds 10% heart and liver, so each pound carries more of the nutrients organ meats supply.

What temperature should ground pork reach?

160°F, according to USDA, which also lists 160°F for heart and liver. Check the center of your REP Provisions patty or the middle of the pan with a thermometer.

How much heart and liver is in the Primal Pork Blend?

10% by weight, which is 1.6 ounces per pound. A 4 pound pack of REP Provisions Primal Pork Blend carries 6.4 ounces and a 6 pound pack carries 9.6 ounces.

How long does ground pork keep in the freezer?

USDA's freezer guideline for ground meats is 3 to 4 months, set for quality, and food held at 0°F stays safe indefinitely. Label each REP Provisions pack with the date it went in.

Stock the freezer with Regenerative Ground Pork and the Primal Pork Blend, or browse the Pasture-Raised Pork collection. REP Provisions packs are ready for the next dumpling night.

References

1. ↑ REP Provisions, Regenerative Ground Pork product page: repprovisions.com
2. ↑ REP Provisions, Primal Pork Blend product page: repprovisions.com
3. ↑ USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, "Fresh Pork From Farm to Table": fsis.usda.gov
4. ↑ FoodSafety.gov, "Cold Food Storage Chart": foodsafety.gov