Presa - Puro Alentejano Domestic Ibérico (3 lbs)
Product availability
Readily Available
This item is available throughout the year, and we proudly regard it as a staple of our catalog. If it is not in stock at the moment, it will likely be replenished soon.
Product Description
Presa is a dense, well marbled pork steak from the shoulder that can be cooked just like beef. Leaner than Pluma or Secreto, we recommend rapidly searing this steak then finishing in the oven for five minutes, yielding distinct and peerless flavor and texture.
Though the title may trigger a double-take, it’s true—raised on over 200 acres of pasture in New Jersey, these pigs descend from true Portuguese Alentejo hogs that were brought to the states in 2016. Making this happen was a decades-long struggle that required permission from both the USDA as well as the Portuguese government—entities not known for easily making exceptions to the rules. Even once this was overcome, the costs of quarantining the animals in both Portugal and the US amassed hundreds of thousands of dollars. To this day, imported nuts supplement the pigs’ diet, and Portuguese regulators visit the farm annually to audit the operation and ensure that every aspect continues to uphold the standards required to wear the Ibérico seal of quality.
Wild as all of this may be, the results are proportionally thrilling and phenomenal. As excellent as anything we’ve tasted, we proudly stand by this project and are thrilled to represent all of these cuts.
How It Arrives
Frozen
This item was frozen at peak freshness to extend its longevity and ensure it ships to you in perfect condition. Upon arrival, either thaw and use promptly or transfer immediately to your freezer.
Shipping Policy
Perishable
This item will be overnighted to you in order to maintain its quality. If any item in your cart is perishable, your entire order will be overnighted. Exceptionally large shipments may incur additional charges.