Italian Lardo - Organic Cured Calabrian Black Pork 350g

Calabrian black pork is renowned in Italy because it contains higher levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids of the omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 series. The presence of healthy fats (68% as opposed to 30-40% in other types of salami), means that Calabrian Black cold cuts are much better for cholesterol levels than normal salami and said to be as good for you as tuna or salmon!

Lardo is Italian cured pork fat taken from the thick layer of fat on the back of the Calabrian Black pig. It is then cured with a mixture of salt, herbs and spices and left to season for 80-120 days, the taste improving day by day with age. It has a delicate, creamy texture and sweet, aromatic flavour, melting on the tongue! Contrary to popular belief, this type of lardo (Calabrian Black) it is not high in calories.

Our artisan products are hand made with meat from black pigs ethically reared in the wild in Calabria, southern Italy. It can be sliced finely on to warm bread or enjoyed with soup, beans and polenta. Can also be served wafer-thin as part of an antipasto platter. This is 100% natural product containing no gluten, lactose, preservatives, antioxidants, additives or dyes.