One on One: Jessica Schlanker of The Holistic Hog
The motto of The Holistic Hog is simple: No bull, just butter. Owner Jessica Schlanker – one of just four licensed butter producers in Missouri – created her small business out of necessity. After she was diagnosed with lupus a few years ago, Schlanker had to learn to be a lot more thoughtful about the ingredients she put in her body. In 2018, she launched The Holistic Hog in Wellsville with her first flavor of handcrafted butter: steak butter. Free from added sugar, dyes and preservatives, it’s made with cream, garlic and a whole slew of savory herbs and spices. Schlanker has since grown her inventory to include 10 sweet and savory options, and she is building a herd of cows – including one handsome fellow named Odie – to produce her own cream. Frequently sold at the Lake St. Louis Farmers and Artists Market in addition to a variety of stores across the state, tubs of The Holistic Hog butter are also available online at theholistichog.com.