Acorns have been associated with superior dry-cured meat for centuries, and La Quercia is proud to be the first to bring this tradition to the United States. These woodland roaming pigs eat a diet of acorns, hickory nuts, wild plants & mushrooms, all of which add a spectacular richness and creamy texture to the pork. When cured, the dark coral meat is nutty and sweet, with an unexpected depth and meltingly tender texture.
Flavor Profile
- Rich, powerful, and nutty
- Sweetness that builds and predominates
- Melt-in-your mouth texture
Breeding
- Heritage Breed Tamworth
- These hogs spend their last four months foraging an Ozark Mountain hillside where acorns and hickory nuts make up an estimated 65-70% of their diet
- Before this, they were pasture-raised on the same farm
Name of Cut
- Rear leg/ham
Ingredients
- Pork, Sea Salt
Aging Time
- 30-36 Months
Storage
- Shelf-stable, store in a cool dry place or refrigerate once delivered
- Once opened refrigerate