Presa
from the Austrian straw pig
€23.90
Currently out of stock
Presa from the Austrian straw pig makes even beef look pale. Not only in terms of colour, because the intense red is characteristic, but above all in terms of taste. It is ideal for grilling or cooking and can also be served pink.
Meat knowledge
The trendy Spanish cut from the Austrian straw pig. Presa is still a relatively unknown cut here, but it has a fabulous aroma. Presa is cut from the neck of the pig, which gives it a deep red colour and an exceptionally fine marbling. The succulent meat is perfect for barbecuing, but also roasts beautifully or can be cooked sous vide. Due to the high quality of our straw pigs, the meat can be served pink. In other words, relatively similar to a beef steak.
Where exactly is the Presa located?
Basically, every pig or breed of pig has a presa. It comes from the neck of the pig. However, the quality of the meat is not the same for all breeds.
In Spain it is traditionally obtained from Iberico pigs. At Fitmeat we offer the perfect Austrian alternative, from the straw pig.
The relatively high fat content of straw pigs makes the meat wonderfully aromatic. The hearty, heavily marbled cut is perfect for roasting whole or as a steak. The marbling also ensures that the meat remains extremely juicy.
Grilling Presa properly
The same rule of thumb applies here as for quality beef steaks. Presa should always be cooked pink, with a core temperature of 60°C. Bear in mind, however, that a whole Presa will naturally take a little longer to cook than when cut into fine steaks.
. It is best to sear the meat and then, once the roast aromas have developed, finish cooking it in the indirect oven at a low temperature.
Quantity per person
We recommend one kilogram of presa for three people.
Herkunft und Haltung
Pigs are extremely intelligent and clean animals. Therefore, species-appropriate and caring rearing is the be-all and end-all for us. A requirement that is also reflected in the delicious taste.
If you compare pigs from factory farms, for example, one thing is immediately clear: due to the constant stress, the meat is much firmer, loses a lot of water when roasted and hardly has any flavour of its own.
For us at Fitmeat, this type of rearing is out of the question for many reasons. We fight for animal welfare and the appreciation of meat products and strictly distance ourselves from immoral factory farming.
After careful and stress-free individual slaughtering of the pigs, our butchers allow the straw pigs to mature on the bone for a few days. The result is juicy and tender pieces of pork with a wonderful meat flavour.
Details to the article ”Presa”
| Item number | FM102021 |
| Breed | Noble pig/landrace x Pietrain |
| Born in | Austria |
| Raised in | Austria |
| Slaughtered in | Austria |
| Cut in | Austria |
| Feeding | Farm-grown vegetable feeds such as barley, wheat, rape, beans, peas and maize. Non-GMO donauja from regional cultivation serves as a source of protein, as well as minerals and vitamins. |
| Meat maturation | 5-10 days |
| Shelf life at 0-4°C | 6-8 days |
| Shelf life at -18°C | 120 days |
| Hygiene advice | Prepare and consume immediately after opening. Kitchen hygiene is important: Keep the cold chain. Store separately from other products. Work cleanly. Heat through before consumption. |
| Storage advice (Fresh) | Store refrigerated at 0 °C to +4 °C. |
| Storage advice (deep-frozen) | *** compartment (-18 °C): best before: see label - ** compartment: 2 weeks - * compartment or ice cube compartment: 1-3 days - Do not refreeze after defrosting. |
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Facts
- Fresh meat, no frozen goods
- Meat from small farmers in Austria
- Aged and finished by our traditional butcher
- Billing by the gram
- Recyclable packaging
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5 really good reasons for Fitmeat
- At Fitmeat, you only get premium meat of the best quality from selected small farmers in Austria.
- Our experienced master butchers are pioneers in meat refinement and maturation. At Fitmeat, you get perfectly matured meat that has never been frozen.
- With meat from Fitmeat, you experience sustainable meat enjoyment of a special kind, because quality goes beyond the plate with us.
- With meat from Fitmeat you support Austrian agriculture. Because the value chain remains one hundred percent in Austria.
- What you see is what you get: Whether it's the marvellous marbling of our steaks or the beautiful pastures of our farmers - all the pictures on our website are 100% authentic and taken by us on location. After all, the eye eats with you, doesn't it?