Spanish Iberico Pork for Shabu Shabu (Acorn Fed - Bellota) is a premium Spanish pork product specifically designed for Japanese hot pot (Shabu Shabu). Often hailed by gourmands as the "Wagyu of pork," it represents the highest grade of Iberian pork.

• 100% Pure Iberian Black Pig (Ibérico): The product comes from the prized Iberian black pig breed (Pata Negra), native to Spain. This breed is closely related to wild boars and is naturally adept at foraging in the wild. Its unique trait is the ability to store fat within the muscle fibers, creating a marbling effect similar to Wagyu beef.

• Acorn-Fed (Bellota): This is the most distinctive feature of this product. During the montanera season (typically from October to February), the Iberian pigs are released into the oak forests (Dehesa) of western Spain, where they feed almost exclusively on fallen acorns (known in Spanish as bellotas).

• Highest Grade (Bellota Grade): In Spain's quality grading system, "Bellota" is the absolute highest grade for Iberian pork. Only those pigs that have subsisted primarily on acorns during the fattening period and reached a specific target weight can receive this prestigious rating.

• Free-Range & Pasture-Raised: The pigs roam freely across vast forest pastures. This natural lifestyle allows them to exercise their muscles, resulting in evenly distributed fat throughout the meat.

This unique rearing method gives the pork its unparalleled flavor and texture:

• Unique Nutty Aroma: The prolonged acorn-rich diet gives the meat a distinctive hazelnut fragrance that is unique to this type of pork.

• Premium Marbling: The acorn diet results in rich, evenly distributed marbling (snowflake-like texture) throughout the meat.

• Melt-in-Your-Mouth Texture: The fat is rich in oleic acid (the same healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil) and has a low melting point, creating a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sensation.

• Healthy & Delicious: Because of this healthy fat composition, the meat does not taste greasy and offers greater nutritional value compared to regular pork.

• Cut: The product is sliced into paper-thin pieces. This is specifically done so that a brief swish in hot broth (approximately 10–12 seconds) is enough to cook it perfectly, locking in the juices and flavor.

• Cooking: When swished briefly in a rich Japanese broth (like Sukiyaki) or a light Kombu dashi, the slices change color and curl up slightly. Eating it at this moment allows you to fully appreciate its intense meaty richness and distinctive nutty flavor.

• Pairing: It pairs beautifully with Japanese dipping sauces such as ponzu (citrus soy sauce) or goma dare (sesame sauce).

Spanish Iberico Pork for Shabu Shabu (Acorn Fed - Bellota) is a premium ingredient that combines exceptional breed, unique feeding methods, and the highest quality certification. Its distinctive flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture make it a luxurious choice for hot pot dining.

Consume within 2 days, starting on the delivery date.

Keep refrigerated

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