Lardo

Our Lardo is made from acorn-fed, 100% Ib�rico pork back fat and cured with herbs and spices. The tender, ivory-colored fat is rich, meaty, and savory, with hints of woody herbs. It will add new dimension to any dish. All Dehesa Cordobesa� products are �de Bellota 100% Ib�rico,� meaning they come from 100% purebred, acorn-fed Ib�rico pigs. This is the highest possible classification of Ib�rico meat and is quite rare. Much more common are several lower quality categories that are still classified as Ib�rico, but are non-free-range (Cebo) or only 50% - 75% Ib�rico breed. For this Lardo, the pigs spend their last 3-4 months eating acorns until they reach the correct weight for slaughter. They roam freely within the nearly 1 million acres of dehesa (oak forest) in the Valle de los Pedroches in C�rdoba. This dehesa is notable for its Encina Oak trees, which produce acorns considered to be the sweetest in Spain, giving the meat its unparalleled sweet and savory flavor. Preorder only.