✅ Tuscan PGI Colonnata lard, size approximately 350/400 grams , vacuum-packed
✅ INGREDIENTS: pork lard, natural sea salt, black pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, blend of spices and aromatic herbs.
The Lardo di Colonnata, a "poor" accompaniment of the quarrymen of the Apuan Alps , was sliced thinly accompanied with bread and tomato. A simple food but with a high energy value that had to sustain the quarryman throughout the hard day's work in the quarry, at almost 2000 meters above sea level.
This delicious product which has the same color as the white Carrara marble, is unique for the unmistakable and delicate taste given to it by the long maturation in marble basins and by the microclimate characteristic only of Colonnata , which keeps the pork at temperatures and humidity details.
A refined cured meat that today we can enjoy as a dish in itself or as an ingredient to enhance and enhance an infinite number of recipes. Colonnata, an ancient town of Roman origin, located in the heart of the Apuan Alps, has always been famous for its marble and its lard. Pig breeding, favored by the rich presence of chestnut trees, has its roots in distant times: some testimonies date it back to the Lombards, in the 7th century AD
Seasoning : Seasoning is an operation that has been handed down from ancient times and which is completed by placing pork lard, coarse salt and spices such as ground black pepper, peeled fresh garlic, rosemary in alternate layers.
Awards : Excellence "Grandi Salumi" Gambero Rosso : "Lard of snowy brilliance and clear olfactory precision, intense and complex in its marked aroma, made of sweet spiciness from anise and cinnamon, and a harmony of rosemary, garlic, cloves carnation and mace. On the palate a compendium of warm and balanced tones, still centered on spices and a highly balanced flavor. Elegant and velvety finish. Battella's larderie .
SIZE: approximately 350/400 grams.
The best pairings with Lardo di Colonnata PGI
- Fresh bread : tradition dictates that Colonnata lard is served with fresh bread, perhaps slightly toasted. The bread helps to enhance the delicate flavor of the lard.
- Tomato : another classic combination is with fresh tomato, perhaps cut into cubes and seasoned with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Mature cheeses : Colonnata lard goes perfectly with mature cheeses, such as pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano. The contrast between the strong taste of the cheese and the delicacy of the lard creates an explosion of flavors in the mouth.
- Focaccia : another option for enjoying Colonnata lard is to use it as a condiment for freshly baked focaccia. The heat of the focaccia melts the lard, creating a perfect combination of the two flavours.
- Pasta : Colonnata lard can be used as an ingredient to season pasta, perhaps together with cherry tomatoes, garlic and chilli. Its flavor and softness go perfectly with the pasta.
With meat :
- Roast: Colonnata lard can be used to flavor roast meat, wrapping it around the meat itself before cooking. During cooking, the lard will melt and create a crispy and tasty crust around the meat.
- Steak: if you love steak, try adding a few slices of Colonnata lard to the surface of the meat before cooking it. The lard will melt and create a crunchy crust which will enhance the flavor of the meat.
- Fillet: pork or veal fillet can be flavored with a sheet of Colonnata lard before cooking it. This will give the meat a delicate and savory taste.
- Hamburgers: if you are a hamburger lover, try adding a few slices of Colonnata lard on the meat during cooking. The lard will melt, creating a perfect combination of the flavors of the meat and the lard.
- Stew: Colonnata lard can also be used to flavor a meat stew. Add a few slices of lard during cooking, to create a tasty and fragrant sauce.
Experiment with these combinations and discover the unique taste of Colonnata lard also from our BLOG , you will find combinations, curiosities and much more!.
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SIZE: Approximately 350/400 grams.
SPECIFIC NOTES : Vacuum-packed slice. Without gluten or dairy products.
ORIGIN: Tuscany.
INGREDIENTS: pork lard, natural sea salt, black pepper, garlic, fresh rosemary, blend of spices and aromatic herbs.
ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES: None.
STORAGE METHOD : Cool, dry place.
PRODUCER : Le Larderie srl - Colonnata (MS).
Nutritional values per 100g: Energy 3338kJ/ 812kcal, fat 89.60g of which saturated fatty acids 40.19g, carbohydrates 0.36g of which sugars 0.02g, proteins 0.98g, salt 3g.