XMAS 2026…
XMAS ORDERS are OPEN (until sold out!)
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XMAS ORDERS are OPEN (until sold out!) ~
We have limited XMAS HAMS available this year - so get in early so you don’t miss out!
Christmas is a special time of year - and our Berkshire Pigs make extra special Xmas Hams
The added bonus of being True Free-Range, Pasture Raised, Hand-crafted by the Farmer
Our HAMS are the best in the land!!
(a quote from a dear friend & chef - not about awards, prizes, gold medals - we don’t even enter those competitions)
The real judges are our customers - and many have bought our Hams & Pork for the 16 years!
We are UNABLE TO OFFER DELIVERY THIS YEAR!
Not all Hams are created equal…
Our Christmas Hams come ON THE BONE, we have Half leg and Full Leg options available in two different cures and two different size ranges, more on this below.
Ham is ready to eat, it has been pickled/cured with our very own custom recipe using real herbs and spices (no pre-mixed packet flavouring here!) it is the smoked with Australian Hardwood chips right here in our butchering facility on the farm.
You don’t need to do anything with it besides refrigerate until opening then carve and eat! Although if you like a festive flair our Hams are perfect for glazing. You can find tips on how to care for your ham here ……… and our glazed ham recipe here………
As you know our pigs are free-range, pasture raised animals, this combined with the fact that they are an old breed means that our pigs vary in size therefore our Hams vary in size. This is why you have the ability to choose a weight range and will only be charged for what you are getting (more details on pricing can be found below).
Friday 18th Dec
Sunday 20th Dec
Monday 21st Dec
Tuesday 22nd Dec
9am - 3pm
2820 Lancefield-Tooborac, Tooborac VIC 3522
Farm Gate Shop
Bendigo Farmers Market
Saturday 12th Dec
9am - 12.30pm
Bendigo Foodshare, 227 Breen St, Golden Square
**Please be mindful - you will need sufficient fridge space to store your Ham from pick up to Xmas. If you are ordering Pork - it will need to be frozen after pick up and defrosted closer to Xmas
Lancefield Farmers Market
Saturday 19th Dec
9am - 1pm
Centre Plantation, High St Lancefield
FAQs
Are the Hams Nitrate FREE?
Throughout the year we only sell naturally cured ham and bacon products which means they are cured/pickled with naturally occurring nitrates from vegetable extracts (NO numbers, NO nasties!) We do offer these at Xmas time as well as a traditional cure (more info below).
With our natural cure you have to expect there could be some less than pink patches, it will oxidize like a glass of wine - so it will change once opened and may have some discoloration. Ideally once they are opened they are eaten and consumed within 7-10 days.
Our traditional cured hams are only offered at Xmas time. They contain a small amount of synthetic nitrates to help with the colour and extend shelf-life. We have found some of our customers prefer having this option.
Can I choose my Ham or Roast/Porchetta?
YES! If you collect from our Farm Gate Shop or the Lancefield Farmers market you will be given a couple to look at and choose from.
If you opt to have your Xmas order delivered you are able to leave us a ‘note’ when placing your order, e.g. “Hock end” or “smallest one available”.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Ideally we don’t want either of these things this to happen but also understand that sometimes things change. Orders can be cancelled up until Friday 5th December. This must be done in writing and emailed to orders@mcivorfarmfoods.com.au. All deposits paid will be refunded if order is cancelled before the 5th of December, after this date the deposit is non-refundable.
Any changes to orders will incur a $10 admin fee. This includes change of collection day/location or changes to order. A lot of time and effort goes into allocating Hams/Roasts to their pick up location, small changes may not seem like a big deal but they can throw a spanner in the works if they get missed!
How much do your Hams cost?
The cost of our Hams depends on their final weight. They are $45 per/kg. A HALF leg Ham on the bone weights range from 2.8 - 3.5kg. A FULL leg ham on the bone weights range from 5.0 - 6.0kg.
Are the products gluten free?
Yes, our Hams and Pork products are free from gluten, nuts and dairy although we are not certified. Our facility does not use any gluten or nut products.
Further Questions?
We are always happy to help you - so drop us an email with what you would like further assistance with
*Please be patient, it may take a couple of days for us to get back to you - we are a small team juggling a variety of jobs!