An endemic species of the Pyrenean foothills, the Black Bigorre Pig experienced a decline that almost proved fatal in the late 1980s: too slow, too fatty, and too unproductive, it was unsuited for intensive farming and industrial consumption standards\u2026<\/p>\n
It was in this context that a group of breeders, artisan charcutiers, and cured meat producers decided to revive this species to gain recognition for its nobility and restore its emblematic place in its region of origin. Today, it is an AOP-certified product with strict specifications governing the rearing of this species. Concerned about animal welfare, Black Bigorre Pig breeders make it a point of honor to practice natural and sustainable farming. All farms are located in the central Pyrenean foothills and consist of purebred animals that live outdoors in natural pastures. This woodland farming method provides the pigs with a diet based on natural plant resources: grass, acorns, and chestnuts. <\/p>\n
Its unctuous and marbled meat is highly prized today by gourmets and top Chefs. It is then hand-salted with Salies-de-B\u00e9arn salt, dried, and aged at the foot of the mountains. Like all our hams, it contains no nitrites for a 100% natural tasting experience. <\/p>\n
Ingredients: Black Bigorre AOP Ham (Protected Designation of Origin), Salies-de-B\u00e9arn salt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A Black Bigorre AOP Ham is an exceptional ham! It exudes a beautiful aromatic complexity dominated by dried fruit notes. Its sublime aromas primarily come from its fat. With bone, it is the traditional format par excellence. Ideal for special occasions such as family gatherings, weddings, and large meals. It can easily serve 50 people (as an indication) and will allow you to discover or practice your art of carving ham with a knife, using a ham stand. Black Bigorre Ham is one of the greatest European hams, prized by top French chefs. Its long aging, powerful taste, and great length on the palate make it an exceptional ham with a fine and inimitable flavor. <\/p>\n