FAQs section
Where can I find Alderfer & Leidy products?
What makes our products different from the competition?
What measures does your company do to maintain humane practices with your livestock?
How can I receive coupons?
Does your company have a retail outlet on site?
Does Alderfer & Leidy's have a mail order department?
Our Products FAQ
Why do some ham labels read w/"Natural Juices" and others "Water Added?"
Where can I find the expiration date on my dried beef package?
What is the best way to thaw frozen pork?
What is the best way to serve our Hams & How many servings will I have?
What does the term “Naturally Wood Smoked” mean?
How long can I store ham or other smoked products in the refrigerator?
Where can I find Alderfer & Leidy products?
Many Alderfer & Leidy's products can be found at your local supermarket. If you still have trouble locating our products, please visit our product locator page or feel free to contact us directly. We have relocated our online store. If you would like to place an order for our authentic Alderfer, Knauss, Carson's or Schafer products, please visit http://www.rrpdirect.com/ or by calling toll free 1-800-432-5366. Customer service representatives are available 6:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
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What makes your Alderfer, Leidy's and Knauss products different from the competition?
We pride ourselves at producing only the finest pork, beef and poultry products. We are able to offer fresh & smoked products which are of premium quality and contain no MSG or fillers. In addition, we hand-trim our meats for less fat and higher quality and consistency.
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What does your company do to maintain humane practices with your livestock?
Our ongoing dedication and uncompromising standards of quality from the hogs we breed and raise, to the traditional processing methods, ensure our customers receive only the most tender and juicy natural pork. We partner with small, local family farms that share our commitment and passion to bring the best pork products to market. Our high standards of care and humane treatment of these hogs has been recognized by the American Humane Society with the awarding of their Free Farmed Certification. In addition, our processing standards are among the highest in the industry so you’re assured of the finest quality, whether it is fresh pork or one of our tasty hams, bacon or sausages.
How can I receive coupons?
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Does your company have a retail outlet on site?
At this time, we do not offer a retail store on site. To purchase our products, you can visit your local supermarket to find our Alderfer, Leidys & Knauss products.
Does Alderfer & Leidy's have a mail order department?
We have relocated our online store. If you would like to place an order for our authentic Alderfer, Knauss, Carson's or Schafer products, please visit http://www.rrpdirect.com/ or by calling toll free 1-800-432-5366. Customer service representatives are available 6:00 am - 4:00 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
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Our Products FAQ
Does your company have Antibiotic Free products?
At this time our Leidy's Brand offers an Antibiotic Free product line called "Nature's Tradition." Key Features of this product line are:
A. No antibiotics administered. Ever. This is a “Never Ever” program.
B. Vegetarian Grain Fed. No meat animal byproducts or fishmeal.
C. Third party verification by American Humane.
D. No Nitrates. Gluten Free. No MSG in any of our Smoked or Fresh "Nature's Tradition" products.
Do any of your products contain MSG?
We rarely use this ingredient in our products but there are a few items which we do use Monosodium Glutamate. Those items are:
Leidy's Mild Italian Sausage
Leidy's Hot Italian Pork Sausage
Which of your products are gluten free?
All of our products are gluten free except our Country Scrapple.
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Why do some ham labels read w/"Natural Juices" and others "Water Added?"
Under USDA regulations, three types of ham products can be labeled "ham." "Ham" means that the lean meat contains at least 20.5 percent protein. "Ham with Natural Juices" must contain at least 18.5 percent protein and those labeled "Ham-Water Added" must contain at least 17 percent protein. "Ham and Water Product" may contain any amount of water, but the label must state the percent of added ingredients.
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Where can I find the expiration date on my dried beef package?
Most of our dried beef packaging has been updated to contain a visible window which displays a stamped expiration date. However, some packaging may have the date stamped at the very bottom of the package.
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What is the best way to thaw frozen pork?
The best way to defrost pork is in the refrigerator in its original wrapping. Follow these guidelines for defrosting pork in the refrigerator:
• Small roast will take 3-5 hours per pound
• Large roast will take 4-7 hours per pound
• Chop, 1" inch thick will take 12-14 hours
• Ground pork needs to be estimated by package thickness
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What is the best way to serve our Hams?
All of our smoked hams are fully cooked and do not need to be heated prior to serving. If you would prefer to serve your ham warm, preheat oven to 325ºF. Place ham on rack in roasting pan and cover with foil. You may fill the bottom of the roasting pan with 1/2 inch of water or ginger ale to help retain moisture. Roast until the internal temperature is 120ºF. Using a meat thermometer will insure the best results. However, it generally takes 7-8 minutes per pound to reach the desired temperature. Unused portions of hams should be refrigerated and consumed within a week. To freeze, wrap tightly in aluminum foil and place in an airtight plastic bag. The ham can be frozen for up to 45 days.
Bone-in ham sold as whole ham, half ham, shank and butt half or center slices provides 2 to 3 servings per pound.
Boneless ham, made from sectioned pieces of lean cured meat with the external fat trimmed away, provides 4 to 5 servings per pound.
Semi-boneless ham includes the round leg bone or shank bone, which makes it easier to carve. It provides 3 to 4 servings per pound.
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What does the term “Naturally Wood Smoked” mean?
The words "Naturally Wood Smoked" define a process by which we hang our products in our smokehouse and allow the meat to absorb smoke from smoldering fires using real hardwood chips. This gives added flavor and color to meat without using artificial smoke flavoring. Alderfer also ”Double Smokes” certain ham products for an even more old-fashioned taste!
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Do any of your products contain Nitrates/Nitrites?
All our fresh pork products are minimally processed and do not contain Nitrates/Nitrites. Our Leidy's Nature's Tradition brand (smoked and fresh) do not contain any Nitrites/Nitrates. Most of our smoked/processed items contain small amounts of Sodium Nitrite. Please visit our product lineup pages on this site to find individual nutritional information.
How long can I keep my fresh pork in the refrigerator?
Sealed, prepacked fresh pork cuts can be kept in the refrigerator 2 to 4 days; sealed ground pork will keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. If you do plan on keeping the raw, fresh pork longer than 2 to 3 days before cooking it, store it well-wrapped in the freezer.
How long can I store ham or other smoked products in the refrigerator?
Whole smoked ham and whole ham slices can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or the use by date on the label. Smoked sausages, hot dogs, bacon and other luncheon meats can be kept for up to 7 days.
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