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Nonoise

@curiousjim The Wagyu-equivalent pork:  it's the mangalica pork. The Spanish Serrano ham is made from mangalica.

The Mangalica breed originated from the bakonyi breed, which was a Hungarian breed that was exported to England up to the XVIIth century. The word "bacon" comes from this now exctinct breed of pork (bakonyi -> bacon). That tells us it was the real deal... ; )

Cheers;

"The Wagyu-equivalent pork:  it's the mangalica pork. The Spanish Serrano ham is made from mangalica."

realworldaudio brought up an interesting bit. Read the mention of how this quality meat has different fat characteristics compared to the regular junk we eat.

I wish I could find a link to the pigs I was referring to who eat acorns. They are another Spanish raised pig used exclusively for a cured prosciutto type, cured meat. Research shows the stuff isn't artery clogging as regular meat.

@tablejockey ​​​​@realworldaudio,

Thanks for the tip on Mangalica pigs.  I wonder what’s available here in the Midwest.

@tablejockey,

They’re Iberico pigs. Very expensive hams come  from those little fellas.

JD

@tablejockey , I love D'Artagnan. Fun site to shop and they are not far away. I get my duck fat and foie gras from them. I'll try the pig. I've had wild boar and was not all that impressed. "Hog with a lot of lard" They are 65 to 70% fat! A wagu pig. 1 ham is $450.00. That is probably what a bone in prime roast costs now. 

@nonoise , what on gods green earth are you talking about?