Spanish Ral Avinyo Pork Jowl Meat [Previously Frozen] (300g)

Spanish Ral Avinyo Pork Jowl Meat refers to the pork jowl (cheek) meat from the Ral d'Avinyó pig breed, a high-quality pork product from Spain. Ral d'Avinyó is not an ordinary pig breed, but a premium pork brand originating from the Catalonia region of Spain.

• Brand origin: Launched by the Roma family in 2006, with the goal of recovering the "traditional flavour" of pork.

• Unique breed: To achieve this, they crossbred British Berkshire pigs with Duroc pigs to create a completely new breed – the Ral pig.

• "Slow food" philosophy: Ral pigs are raised using a "slow food" approach, with a growing period that is about 6–7 weeks longer than conventional white pigs.

• Natural diet: Their feed is based on traditional cereals like barley and wheat, which helps improve meat quality and flavour.

• Authoritative certifications: The production process has obtained several certifications, including Animal Welfair (animal welfare) and IFS Food (International Food Standard).

• Exceptional flavour: Thanks to the slower growth and special diet, the meat has a richer, more intense flavour – bringing back that "traditional pork taste."

• Creamy tenderness: The meat is renowned for its tender, creamy texture that practically melts in your mouth.

• Perfect marbling: The fat is beautifully marbled into the muscle fibres, which is the key to its tenderness and rich flavour.

Pork jowl is, as the name suggests, the meat from the cheek area of the pig.

• Cut and characteristics: This area gets a lot of exercise from the pig's constant chewing, so the meat is tender and has evenly distributed fat (similar to marbling).

• Flavour and texture: It is rich in fat, making it juicy and packed with a very intense pork flavour.

• Uses in Western and Eastern cuisine:

  • Western: It can be cured to make the famous Italian Guanciale (cured pork cheek).

  • Eastern: Because of its texture and rarity, in Chinese cuisine it is often referred to as "Matsusaka pork" (松阪豬), and is perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or stir-frying over high heat.

• Cooking methods: It is great for pan-frying, grilling, barbecuing, or air-frying – simple seasoning is enough to bring out its flavour. Since the meat is rich in fat, avoid long, slow cooking, as this can make the texture tough.

• Preparation tips: Store it frozen (at -18°C) upon receipt. Thaw completely before cooking, and pat the surface dry with kitchen paper – this will help you achieve a crispy exterior and tender interior when searing.

Spanish Ral Avinyo Pork Jowl Meat is a premium ingredient that combines an excellent pig breed, meticulous farming methods, and a unique, flavourful cut. It brings together the rich flavour of Ral d'Avinyó pork and the tender, juicy qualities of pork jowl – making it an ideal choice for food lovers who appreciate quality ingredients and distinctive taste.

Consume within 2 days, starting on the delivery date.

Keep refrigerated

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