An endemic species of the Pyrenean foothills, the Noir de Bigorre Pig experienced a decline that almost proved fatal in the late 1980s: too slow, too fatty, and too unproductive, it was unsuited to intensive farming and industrial consumption standards\u2026<\/p>\n
It was in this context that a group of breeders, artisan charcuterie makers, and curers decided to revive this species to have its nobility recognized and restore its emblematic place in its region of origin. Today, it is a PDO-certified product with strict specifications governing the rearing of this species. Concerned about animal welfare, Noir de Bigorre Pig breeders make it a point of honor to respect natural and reasoned farming practices. All farms are located in the foothills of the central Pyrenees and consist of purebred animals that live outdoors in natural meadows. This woodland farming method provides the pigs with a diet based on natural plant resources: grass, acorns, and chestnuts. <\/p>\n
Its succulent 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: Noir de Bigorre PDO Ham (Protected Designation of Origin), Salies-de-B\u00e9arn salt.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This half Noir de Bigorre Ham is a premium product in a generous quantity! Perfect for slicing with a slicer, it is the ideal format for large meals with friends or family gatherings. It will easily find its place in your kitchen and can delight up to 30 people (for reference)! Its 36-month aging promises a delicate, subtle, and inimitable taste \u2013 the taste of Bigorre. <\/p>\n