Mangalitsa Szalonna 350g - Pork Lardo

Mangalitsa szalonna is a cured Hungarian pork lardo made by cold-smoking cuts of fatback, resulting in an intense aroma and an irresistibly buttery texture.

How can I use it?

This creamy szalonna is a versatile staple for your pantry, perfect for enhancing the flavour of various savoury recipes:

• Slice it thinly and place it atop roasted meats to create a melting layer that infuses your dish with a delightful smoky aroma.
  
• Use it to prepare an indulgent pasta carbonara.
• Pair it with continental cuts and artisanal cheese to create a unique charcuterie board.
• To enjoy an authentic Hungarian szalonna experience, cut it into cubes, skewer them, and roast over an open fire until they're deliciously crispy.

Free from additives and preservatives, this lardo is keto diet friendly.

Health Benefits

• Mangalitsa szalonna is considered a healthier alternative to regular pork, as it is naturally lower in cholesterol and may help reduce bad cholesterol levels.
• The free-range lardo is rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, along with various antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins.
• Regular consumption may improve circulation, boost cardiovascular and brain health, and reduce inflammation.

Szomor Farm

Established in 1989 within the Kiskunsági National Park, this farm is located in the former floodplain of the Danube River and is part of the second-largest saline steppe in the Hungarian Great Plain.

The animals are allowed to roam freely and graze on a natural diet in this unique grassland. Raised outdoors at a slow pace, their free-range lifestyle leads to healthy and fit specimens that produce meat rich in flavour and beneficial Omega fatty acids.

The charcuterie is expertly crafted using traditional recipes and the finest local ingredients, resulting in a distinctive range of authentic mangalica delicacies that showcase the best of this native breed.

Ingredients

Mangalitsa lardo, salt.

Traditionally cured and wood smoked.