At Fine Food Specialist, our mission is to make it easy for our customers to try exquisite new culinary items from around the world. We value bringing new foods and flavours onto people’s radar and offering the chance to try something different.
Each item we stock has been carefully considered and supplied from trusted sources. One example is Iberico pork. If you are a meat lover yet to sample this distinct flavour, you will know you know you are onto something special from the first bite. But what makes Iberico Pork so special? Let’s take a look.
A Mediterranean Marvel
Iberico Pork comes from the distinctive Black Iberian Pig. Native to areas of Portugal and central and southern Spain, the pigs’ diet of acorns and elements of the natural forests in these areas impacts the meat directly, giving it a nutty, evocative flavour. Black Iberian Pigs – also known as ‘Pata Negra’ – are bred to contain a higher fat content than many other pigs.
That means that the pork they produce has a delightful tenderness that is sure to impress foodies and particularly pork fans yet to sample what Iberico has to offer. So if you’re looking to broaden your culinary horizons with a new meat to try, Iberico pork is a great way to go.
Trusted Suppliers
The perfect Iberico pork has to be created in the right environment. The pigs should be allowed to roam and eat the local natural cuisine, and should also feed for at least two seasons to help garner that truly distinct flavour.
The Iberico Pork we stock at Fine Food Specialist is supplied by Juan Pedro Domecq. This award-winning, family company has been delivering exceptional meat products for more than two centuries, and is one of only a handful of brands allowed to use the ‘100% Iberico’ label in Spain.
Variety of Serving Options
At Fine Food Specialist, we stock a wide variety of Iberico pork and other Iberico products, allowing you to easily try a new delicacy today. Some of our favourite cuts:
- Iberico Pluma - The pluma cut is found at the bottom end of the loin and is the pork equivalent to the flank and is very succulent and delicate.
- Iberico Solomillo - The solomillo is the fillet or tenderloin - the most tender piece of meat available as it comes from an unused muscle.
- Iberico Pork Chops Pork connoisseurs will be delighted with these tender chops, full of the acorn-rich goodness taken in by the black pigs in their forest habitat.
Finding the right complementary products
Such a distinct flavour makes for a memorable culinary experience over and over again. However, there’s a risk of spoiling the flavour by overloading on other items such as sauces and spices. So if you’re going to be using Iberico pork in your meals, be careful to select the accompanying items carefully. Our suggestion is Padron Peppers, and we’ve even set out a handy recipe for you to make this delightful dish yourself.
Iberico pork can be purchased frozen from us and then served as chops, burgers, mince or in thin slices. The choice is yours!
Additionally, we stock Belotta Iberico Ham, Iberico Belotta Chorizo and even Iberico crisps. We offer a wide variety of great products that make the most of the distinct Iberico flavour, so find a great buy today.
Iberico Bellota Ham A real Spanish delicacy, this sliced Iberico ham is cured in a dry cellar to attain its exquisite taste, with a dark red marbling fat running through it. Bellota ham is best served at room temperature, 30 minutes after removing from the refrigerator.
Enjoy the authentic taste of Iberico pork in which ever product you choose to try!
