Miyagino Pork

Miyagi Prefecture’s pride — a fine three-way cross pork with fine-grained meat and rich flavor.

Miyagino Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Miyagi Prefecture, managed by Miyagino Pork Brand Promotion Council. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc.

Miyagino Pork is a three-breed cross pig based on a breed line developed uniquely by Miyagi Prefecture. The breeding uses the Miyagi-original cross of the ‘Miyagino L2’ Landrace breed line with a Large White-cross female sow, then with the Duroc breed ‘Shimofuri Red’ — created by Miyagi Prefecture’s Livestock Experiment Station in 2002 — as the sire. The Miyagino Pork Brand Promotion Council (representative: Governor of Miyagi Prefecture) sets the production standards and is responsible for quality management and production promotion together with registered producers within the prefecture.

Raised one by one with devoted care in the rich natural environment of Miyagi Prefecture, using designated compound feed, this pork is distinguished by its finely grained meat quality and outstanding tenderness. The inherent sweetness and moderate richness of this pork never tire the palate — suitable not only for everyday meals but as a special-occasion dish as well.

With careful rearing management through approximately 180 days, approximately 14,000 head are shipped annually in consistent quality without variation. Slaughter is carried out at Miyagi Prefecture Meat Distribution Corporation, with delivery to retailers and restaurants throughout the prefecture via ZEN-NOH Miyagi Prefectural Headquarters.

Furthermore, a special version called ‘Miyagino Pork Minori’ exists — fed rice for approximately 2 months in the finishing stage — resulting in pure-white, beautiful fat and an even more pronounced richness and sweetness. A brand pork cherished locally since trademark registration in 1993 — please enjoy its rich flavor in shabu-shabu, tonkatsu, stir-fry, and more.

Basic Information

• Name
  Miyagino Pork
• Production Area
  Miyagi Prefecture (designated farms within the prefecture)
• Management Body
  Miyagino Pork Brand Promotion Council
• Breed / Crossbreeding
  Female (Landrace Female × Large White Male) × Male Duroc
  Female Landrace × Male Duroc
• Meat Characteristics
  Fine-grained meat with a tender texture. The inherent sweetness of pork and a moderately rich flavor can be enjoyed
• Feed Characteristics
  Stable rearing management using designated compound feed produces pork with no variation in quality
• Shipping Age
  Approx. 180 days
• Annual Production
  Approx. 14,000 head/year
• Signature Dish
  N/A
• Certifications
  Trademark registered: February 26, 1993 / Brand regulations established: June 10, 1994 (revised April 1, 2000)
• Related URLs
  JA ZEN-NOH Miyagi | Miyagino Pork
  Miyagi Food Kingdom | Brand Pork Feature
• Source
  Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.42
  JA ZEN-NOH Miyagi
  Miyagi Food Kingdom (Miyagi Prefecture Official)
  Kotobank

Last updated
6/21/2026