Having a passion for your final presentation is only the beginning. A chef who is deeply passionate about why the flavor of their dish reaches new heights will take the meal all the way back to the farm where they realize quality-of-life combined with genetic attributes and diet develop into a formula which can yield an unforgettable dining experience.

The founder of Wooly Pigs, Heath Putnam, has mastered the Austrian formula of caring for the Mangalitsa pig ensuring his pigs provide chefs with some of the world’s most flavorful meat and exceptionally creamy fat.  

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Why Mangalitsa?
The Mangalitsa breed is an extreme lard-type breed which produces a high-quality, light and sweet monounsaturated fat which thoroughly packs and marbles the rich, juicy, dark meat making it commonly known as the Wagyu of the pork world.

Other breeds are intended to produce a much leaner meat with less marbling. This not only turns out to be less flavorful but also carries a much lower quality polyunsaturated fat content.

The fat of the Mangalitsa breed itself is considered a delicacy. Whether you plate up a thin slice of Lardo for a creamy, flavor packed dish or render the leaf lard to be cut into a delicate pastry, the unique qualities of Mangalitsa fat allows chefs to explore a whole new variety of creative avenues. In fact you’ll find that the entire pig will provide a unique experience you may not expected to find when working with pork.

 

 

Why Wooly Pigs?
Simply put, the meticulous detail that goes into the care of these pigs from the moment they’re born to the moment they reach your kitchen is solely intended to provide you and your guests with the highest quality pork experience.

The quality of the pigs life shows through in the meats flavor therefore extreme care is taken to ensure every pig lives in a natural, healthy and sustainable environment. Feeding methods comprise only a fraction of the lifecycle formula. Proper space and exercise help ensure full muscle development. Slow build up of fat ensure proper marbling. Even their trip to the slaughterhouse is quick and stress free reducing the chance of degrading the meat’s quality.

Proper ripening is extremely important and Wooly Pigs even works with slaughterhouses which will let the meat sit for the proper amount of time to allow the chemical balance to settle before processing, which is extremely important when it comes to ensuring top quality pork.

 

Have you experienced Mangalitsa?
If you’ve experienced the difference Mangalitsa pork can make to your menu then tell us about it on our Facebook fan page.  While you’re there make sure you become a fan!  If you share your restaurant name and location we’ll be sure to promote the fact that you offer Mangalitsa on your menu.

 

Order Your Mangalitsa Today!
Foods In Season can provide you with the full menu from bacon to lard, shoulder butts, boneless chops, loins, bellies and even Mangalitsa halves minimally cut.

Contact us to get yours shipped out right away.

 

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