An endemic species of the Pyrenean foothills, the Black Bigorre Pig experienced a decline that nearly proved fatal in the late 1980s: too slow, too fatty and insufficiently productive, it is unsuited to intensive farming and industrial consumption standards\u2026<\/p>\n
It was in this context that a group of breeders, artisan charcutiers, and curers decided to revive this breed in order to have its nobility recognized and restore its emblematic place in its native terroir. Today it is a PDO-certified product with strict specifications governing the rearing of this breed. Committed to animal welfare, Black Bigorre Pig farmers take pride in maintaining natural and sustainable farming practices. All farms are located in the foothills of the central Pyrenees 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 smooth, marbled meat is now highly prized by gourmets and the finest 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 Pork Ham PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), Salies-de-B\u00e9arn salt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A Black Bigorre PDO Ham is an exceptional ham! Prized by France’s top Chefs, our Black Pork Hams exude a beautiful aromatic complexity. Whole, this is the format for special occasions: family gatherings, weddings and fine dining. No need for a knife or holder, this boneless ham is designed to be sliced into thin slices with a slicer. Its long aging, powerful and complex flavor dominated by dried fruit, and great length on the palate make it inimitable. With this ham you can easily serve 50 people (as a guide) and share the passion for exceptional products, the Bigourdan terroir and our expertise. <\/p>\n