Cooked meat – Grigio del Casentino

CROSTINO NERO – LIVER PATE

xbrain — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:52:14 +0000

An ancient recipe, a double recovery: old bread was soaked in broth and leftover meat was blended to create a pâté. A long process that few still have the time to do at home.

We have reinterpreted the classic recipe, which traditionally includes chicken livers, replacing them with our Grigio del Casentino® pork liver. Fresh, genuine, and natural ingredients, strictly Italian. The production is entirely artisanal but leverages the latest industrial technologies: autoclave sterilization extends the shelf life to 24 months.

PEPOSO – PORK STEW

xbrain — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:43:39 +0000

“Peposo” originated alongside the Dome of Florence Cathedral. In front of the furnaces where bricks were produced, leftover cuts of not-so-fresh meat were cooked, and the pepper was used to cover the smell.

Today, things are very different: our “peposo” is made with meat from the pig’s shanks, a lean cut rich in tendons and cartilage. The long, slow cooking at low temperatures is precisely aimed at making them tender and super flavorful. The process is artisanal, with fresh and strictly Italian ingredients, whenever possible farm-to-table, without dyes, preservatives, glutamate or chemical additives.

WHITE MEAT SAUCE

xbrain — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:36:08 +0000

This white meat sauce is our version of the classic ragù, with the addition of red chicory. The pork meat is roughly chopped to preserve all the taste and texture. The perfect combination of all the flavors – the meat, the “soffritto” (celery, carrots and onions chopped and sautéed in olive oil) in which the meat is seared, red wine and red chicory – is almost magical.

Healthy, natural and Italian ingredients, whenever possible farm-to-table, ancient recipes and time: there is nothing else in our jar of white ragù. The preparation of this ragù is long and complex, but enjoying it is instant. Just heat it up and dress pasta for a dish that is good for the body and the spirit.

RED SAUCE – RAGÙ

xbrain — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:32:05 +0000

The first thing that stands out about this ragù is its texture. The meat is roughly chopped and retains all its succulence. It has nothing to do with industrial ragù where the meat is ground, losing flavor and structure. With our red sauce, every bite is a surprise!

All the ingredients in this jar are of the highest quality and processed in an artisanal manner, without shortcuts or compromises. A dedication to enhancing raw materials, a passion for good things and respect for the time it takes to create them.

Flavored lard

xbrain — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:25:57 +0000

It all begins with Grigio del Casentino® pork lard, a product that is the perfect balance of time, temperature, and humidity. The compact fat ages in our humidity and climate-controlled cellars and is then flavored with aromatic herbs to achieve a perfectly creamy texture.

The best way to enjoy it? Serve it on a warm slice of bread, so that it melts slightly and releases all its aromas. From a raw material of the highest quality comes an equally delicious product, made only with genuine and natural ingredients and all the sincere goodness of Grigio del Casentino®.

Capaccia

xbrain — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:50:45 +0000

Traditionally, capaccia was a poor product, “invented” to save the less noble cuts from the pork. All the meat was coarsely cut by knife and stuffed: we are right when we say “everything but the oink”! Our statement is mainly ethical, but is also a great opportunity to discover again the genuine taste of our tradition. And the recipe of our capaccia is really superb.

We only use natural ingredients and the meat of a special pig, our Grigio del Casentino, and this makes all the difference. We decided not to accept compromises. We aim to promote a healthy, genuine, ethical and sustainable meat consumption and the only way to do so is to remain true to ourselves.

Pork roast – porchetta

xbrain — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:49:23 +0000

Our porchetta is one of the culinary icons of Casentino. You can taste it cold or at room temperature, in a sandwich or with a side dish. The different cuts – pork belly, pork loin and liver – have different taste and texture, which combine in a true taste experience.

The crunchy rind, the juicy slice, the genuine taste of selected meat from Grigio del Casentino pigs and our traditional cooking: our porchetta has nothing to hide and will win you at first bite!

Hot dog

xbrain — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:39:55 +0000

We spent a lot of time sorting out the recipe for our hot dogs. We wanted a scrumptious product, as natural and genuine as possible. We did want a hot dog, but we did not want to conform to the artificial taste that many relate to this product.

At the end, we managed to find the ultimate recipe: selected meat from our Grigio del Casentino pigs, stuffed in a natural gut, natural flavorings and a light smoke aroma. And the unique tastiness of a top quality raw material. Hot dogs or gourmet sandwiches: set your imagination free and enhance one of the most mistreated products of butchery.