Ground Beef

50/50 Berkshire Blend

Half Berkshire ham, half ground beef, a chef-y house blend.

What makes it unique

Bigger flavor, same effort
The ham brings smoke and gentle sweetness that make burgers, meatballs, or meatloaf taste chef-y with zero extra steps.
Juicy, cohesive texture
Berkshire pork's tenderness plus ham's binding gives a plush bite and tidy slices for sandwiches.
Salt-savvy convenience
Pre-seasoned effect from ham means fewer pantry ingredients to balance flavor.
Premium perception
Berkshire signals quality; easy to position as an elevated house blend.
Great with acids and heat
Loves dill pickles, mustard, giardiniera, vinegar slaw, pepper jelly, Calabrian chile, or gochujang mayo.
Crowd-pleaser
Familiar burger comfort with a subtle BBQ-adjacent twist that stands out at events.

Composition
What it means
Half Berkshire ham (pork from the hind leg) plus half ground beef.
Why it matters
Delivers a beef-forward base with ham's savory and smoky lift and gentle sweetness.
Berkshire character
What it means
Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork is prized for tenderness and marbling.
Why it matters
Adds juiciness and a luxe, silky bite compared with commodity pork.
Salt and seasoning load
What it means
Ham is typically pre-salted (and sometimes sweet or smoked).
Why it matters
You can use less added salt; lean on pepper, herbs, garlic, paprika, mustard.
Binding and texture
What it means
Salted ham proteins bind well with beef.
Why it matters
Patties and loaves hold together beautifully with a springy, sausage-like bite.
Browning behavior
What it means
Cured ham often contains sugar; fine grind means high surface area.
Why it matters
Browns fast, use medium to medium-high heat to avoid scorching.
Color cue
What it means
Nitrites in cured ham can keep meat slightly pink even when done.
Why it matters
Doneness should be judged by temperature, not color.

Trait	What it means	Why it matters
Composition	Half Berkshire ham (pork from the hind leg) plus half ground beef.	Delivers a beef-forward base with ham's savory and smoky lift and gentle sweetness.
Berkshire character	Berkshire (Kurobuta) pork is prized for tenderness and marbling.	Adds juiciness and a luxe, silky bite compared with commodity pork.
Salt and seasoning load	Ham is typically pre-salted (and sometimes sweet or smoked).	You can use less added salt; lean on pepper, herbs, garlic, paprika, mustard.
Binding and texture	Salted ham proteins bind well with beef.	Patties and loaves hold together beautifully with a springy, sausage-like bite.
Browning behavior	Cured ham often contains sugar; fine grind means high surface area.	Browns fast, use medium to medium-high heat to avoid scorching.
Color cue	Nitrites in cured ham can keep meat slightly pink even when done.	Doneness should be judged by temperature, not color.

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