TASTY & TENDER

   If you are too young to remember how pork used to taste, we think you are in for a treat. Over the last three decades corporate pork producers have bred their hogs much leaner, making them more profitable by getting rid of back fat (since there is no longer a good market for lard). Unfortunately, the practice has reduced marbling, resulting in lean but tough and often bland pork. This is the reason why the industry began pumping water and sodium into its meat; these additives are necessary to provide an acceptable eating experience. Maverick Ranch Natural Pork farmers realize the need to provide a product that is healthy as well as tasty and tender. By carefully selecting the breeding stock, we have been able to produce a nutritionally superior natural pork that is also delicious. We invite you to try our Maverick Ranch Natural Pork, which is juicy, tender and flavorful, without being injected with water and phosphates.

NO WATER ADDED

   The majority of regular pork available today has been injected or pumped with water and phosphates to increase the pork's weight and shelf life. Maverick Ranch does not permit "pumping" in its natural pork, so you can be assured that you are not paying extra for water and that no preservatives are added. Current research indicates that preservatives in our food supply are likely having a negative long-term effect on our health.

COOKING MAVERICK RANCH NATURAL PORK

   Most people have a tendency to overcook pork for perceived safety reasons. This is no longer necessary with today's improved safety measures. Provided the internal temperature of the meat reaches 160 degrees F, pork can safely be cooked to medium (still pink inside). Try it! You'll be surprised at the difference in juiciness and flavor!

MAVERICK RANCH: OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF THE U.S. OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTERS

   Since 1987, Maverick Ranch Natural Beef has been served daily to the 20,000+ U.S. Olympic Team hopefuls who train each year at the three U.S. Olympic Training Centers. In 2001, Maverick Ranch also became the Official Supplier of Natural Pork, as well as Nitrate-Free Sausage and Bacon. The exceptional nutritional values of Maverick Ranch's heart healthy products play a significant role in menu planning for the athletes at the U.S. Olympic Training Centers.

THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

   Maverick Ranch 96% Lean 4% Fat Natural Pork Tenderloin is certified by the American Heart Association. To qualify for the Food Certification Program, a pork cut must meet USDA Extra Lean guidelines, which are
as follows:

1. Less than 5g of fat*

2. Less than 2g of saturated fat.*

3. Less than 95mg of cholesterol*

*Per USDA reference amount and per 100g.

   Maverick Ranch is one of the early pioneers of the Food Certification Program, with 9 items currently certified. The American Heart Association's heart-check mark is an easy and reliable tool to help identify foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol, and the program aids in the fight against heart attack and stroke.

MAVERICK RANCH SAUSAGE, BACON, HAM & FRANKS

   Maverick Ranch Pork Sausages start as 85% Lean Natural Pork, much leaner than the industry average. Like all our products, they contain no preservatives and are completely nitrate and nitrite free. A rich blend of natural seasonings is added, delivering just the right amount of powerful flavor to each of our sausage varieties, which include Bratwurst, Kielbasa, Italian and Spicy Italian, Chorizo, Breakfast sausage, Polish sausage and more. All our sausages are encased in natural hog casings, not man-made casings. Our Fruitwood-Smoked Bacon is made with real maple syrup and also contains no nitrates or preservatives. These products too find their way onto the U.S. Olympic training tables.

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