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Iberico Back Fat – Frozen
From 202,15 €
Iberico Back Fat – Frozen
The back fat stands out for its clean, mild flavor and stable fat structure, making it ideal for sausage making, pâtés, terrines, and confiting.
The Iberico pig is traditionally raised in southern Spain and naturally fed, often with grain and acorns (bellota). The fat has a high melting capacity and a distinctive nutty aroma, adding depth and softness to finished products.
The back fat is delivered frozen, cut into blocks, ready for further processing in professional kitchens.
Characteristics:
- Origin: Spain
- Cut: Back fat (fat from the back area)
- Flavor: Mild, clean, and lightly nutty
- Texture: Firm and creamy – perfect for processing
Use:
- For sausages, terrines, and charcuterie
- As a protective layer when roasting or baking
- For confiting or fat-based emulsions
- Suitable for modern gastronomic techniques and classic recipes
Preparation and storage:
- Must be thoroughly heated when used in hot dishes
- Do not refreeze after thawing
- Store frozen at -18 °C or colder
- Animals born, raised, slaughtered, and cut in Spain
Iberico back fat is a fundamental ingredient in Spanish curing craft, known for its clean aroma and perfect balance between meltability and structure. An indispensable element in both classic charcuterie products and modern kitchen techniques.
Iberico Back Fat – Frozen
Iberico back fat is a fundamental ingredient in Spanish curing craft, known for its clean aroma and perfect balance between meltability and structure. An indispensable element in both classic charcuterie products and modern kitchen techniques.
The back fat stands out for its clean, mild flavor and stable fat structure, making it ideal for sausage making, pâtés, terrines, and confiting.
The Iberico pig is traditionally raised in southern Spain and naturally fed, often with grain and acorns (bellota). The fat has a high melting capacity and a distinctive nutty aroma, adding depth and softness to finished products.
The back fat is delivered frozen, cut into blocks, ready for further processing in professional kitchens.
Characteristics:
- Origin: Spain
- Cut: Back fat (fat from the back area)
- Flavor: Mild, clean, and lightly nutty
- Texture: Firm and creamy – perfect for processing
Use:
- For sausages, terrines, and charcuterie
- As a protective layer when roasting or baking
- For confiting or fat-based emulsions
- Suitable for modern gastronomic techniques and classic recipes
Preparation and storage:
- Must be thoroughly heated when used in hot dishes
- Do not refreeze after thawing
- Store frozen at -18 °C or colder
- Animals born, raised, slaughtered, and cut in Spain
SKU: 33325012
Taste: Creamy and soft texture, with abundant and rich marbling
Production: Made from the hind leg of an adult pig, which is salted and naturally aged for over 36 months
Brand: JOSELITO
Country: Spain
Storage: Chilled product
If you place your order before 12:00 noon, Monday–Thursday, we will dispatch your order the same day.
- You can expect a delivery time of 1–2 days.
- We do not dispatch orders on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
- If you are interested in a made-to-order item, please contact us at sales@gourmetengros.com.
Delivery of chilled goods:
All chilled goods are shipped securely in insulated boxes with plenty of ice packs, so your package stays cold during transport. We guarantee that the package remains cold for up to 12 hours after arrival at the selected parcel shop. Please make sure to collect your package promptly. If the package is collected later than 12 hours after arrival, the right to make a complaint is void.
Shipping of frozen goods to private customers:
All frozen goods shipped to private customers are sent to thaw in the insulated box. Please order your items according to when you need them. You can always choose your preferred delivery date at checkout.
If you do NOT wish to receive your frozen goods thawed, you can purchase frozen shipping here. Please note that we only guarantee that your goods remain frozen for up to 12 hours after delivery to the parcel shop. Therefore, make sure to collect your package promptly.
