Peter Gordon crafts new mouth-watering products

New Zealand and world renowned chef Peter Gordon has today revealed his latest creation; the Beehive Craft Series by Peter Gordon.

This is a mouth-watering partnership between Peter and Beehive, the much loved Carterton brand, renowned for their honey cured streaky bacon.

The Beehive Craft Series by Peter Gordon consists of five unique 100% New Zealand pork products that boast delicious cuts and unrivalled flavour:

Juicy Smoked Bacon Lardons
Maple and Nutmeg Middle Bacon
Honey Soy Marinated Pork Ribs
Cajun Spiced Marinated Pork Ribs
Twice Cooked, Five Spiced Pork Belly


“This is an idea that has been brewing for sometime – pork is an absolute favourite of mine and I have been thinking about these flavours and how to produce this range for months. When I met John from Beehive and realised he shared my passion for pork, I knew I had found a kindred spirit,” says Peter.

“I travelled to and from New Zealand several times to work closely with the team at Beehive, perfecting the cuts of meat, the cooking time and the flavours. The outcome is something I am very proud of, it’s something that is just delicious.”

John Kippenberger, Managing Director of Premier Beehive believes the range will challenge the way people think about buying and cooking pork, encouraging trial and experimentation.

“With the resurgence of cooking and the popularity of “at-home chefs” on the rise, people are looking to be a bit more adventurous in their cooking. The Beehive Craft Series by Peter Gordon is perfect for this – beautifully balanced flavours with lovely cuts of meat that step away from plain bacon or pork chops. And if you need a bit of inspiration every pack includes Peters’ mouth watering ideas”.

“My personal favourite would have to be the pork belly – Peter has prepared it beautifully, and it’s the easiest way to enjoy twice cooked pork belly. Once cooked by us and then once cooked at home in just half an hour, the combination of the taste, the succulence of the meat and the crispy skin is just amazing.”

Each of the products have been crafted to the highest quality in a manner that best allows the spices, honey and other ingredients to be taken up naturally and slowly by the pork. Unlike the more common ‘injection’ process, the Pork Belly and the Ribs sit in their spice and marinade mixes for 48 hours before being cooked which gives the pork a wonderful tender and succulent taste.

All of the products are produced from 100% New Zealand pork free farmed in the South Island. This means the sows are outdoors and give birth in open paddocks; no sow stalls or farrowing crates are used on the farm.

Animal welfare is the critical factor in Beehive’s pork selection process and a topic also close to Peter’s heart;

“It was really important for me to ensure that the Craft Series begins on great farms with happy, healthy pigs.” says Peter.

“I’m really proud and excited to present these products to New Zealanders. It really has been about crafting something special and producing great food that is easy to cook but tastes delicious. Throw the ribs on the BBQ, sprinkle lardons on a salad to make it something extra special or serve the pork belly at a dinner party to impress, all so easy but so effective.”

Beehive Craft Series by Peter Gordon is available from the butchery and chilled meats sections of your local supermarket.