Pork Secreto (700g). Enjoy Luxury Cuts of Iberico Pork For Beautiful Tender Steaks 🐖

Information about Iberico Pork Secreto.

This cut is mainly found on mainland Europe (Spain) or as a Wholesale Pork cut in the UK from specialist suppliers. This cut of Pork is underrated because it is hard to find & not many people even know about it. It is an easy piece to cook & it is simply grilled for the best results. It is a natural cut of meat that varies in size but, is usually around 200g per piece.

Our customers who buy this piece also enjoy cuts like Pork cheeks, Pork Tenderloin, Pork Collar Chops, because they are a little different than mainstream cuts.

What is Iberico Pork Secreto & how did it get its name?

This is a fibrous, fatty cut of Pork from the top of the shoulder.

The name Secreto comes from the Spanish meaning “Secret Cut”, this is because it is normally found in more specialised butchers in Spain. The Pork Secreto would normally be harvested from their Iberico Pork that has a higher fat content with a different flavour than our Pietrain Pigs. We prefer the lower fat content that our Pigs have to create most of our regular meat cuts as it suits the cooking & flavour.

How do we cut Iberico Pork Secreto?

The Pork Secreto is cut out of the top part of the Shoulder / Loin.

Before any cutting is started, the chilled sides of Pork must be under 3°c, this reduces natural bacteria growth & the loss of juices for better tasting meat. The Pork Secreto is removed from the a section between the top of the Shoulder & Loin after the rind has been taken off. They are shallow flat pieces with good fat throughout the meat. The expert butchers are careful not to slash through the meat leaving whole pieces.

The cutting facilities are under strict controls of the Health Vetenarians & BRCGS Approved to make our products the safest way possible. The temperature controlled environment keeps the Secreto moist to ensure they taste as fresh as the day they are cut once delivered to an online or wholesale customer.

How do we pack Pork Secreto?

These are sealed in our Recyclable Clear Pouches.

The Pork Secreto Steaks are Vacuum Packed to protect the meat when delivered to your door. The pouches hold the shape of the steak pieces & the vacuum process sucks any moisture into the meat helping keep the flavour & to keep it moist during your cook. The packaging will prevent any freezer burn, any flavours from other food in your fridge tainting the steak pieces & it will prevent any drying out whilst bringing up to room temperature.

Once the Secreto Pork pieces are packed, these are placed into boxes or crates & palletised before being “Blast Frozen” down to -25°c, keeping the meat in perfection condition for a 24 month frozen shelf life.

To reduce our plastic usage we are using thinner stronger pouches for our vacuum sealed meats. We are putting more portions or larger pieces per pack to reduce this further, this lowers our Carbon Footprint. Through energy efficiency & higher throughput, we are able to make cost savings, producing a Greener product.

It is important that our customers at home or in wholesale businesses are recycling all packaging responsibly because this is the most important link in the “Recycle Chain”. We actively encourage all our customers to recycle & are always looking at new packaging ideas or ways to save energy.

Is Iberico Pork Secreto good value for money?

Secreto Pork Steak is not the cheapest of cuts but, better value when produced as a wholesale meat cut.

To save our customers money we make this cut much better value by trimming & preparing this as a ready to cook piece. We produce Iberico Pork Secreto as a wholesale meat cut & the savings we make from production at the abattoir helps to reduce the cost price per kilo, so we can offer it at a cheaper more affordable price online.

The whole process from farm to fork is designed to be as efficient as possible, from the shorter distances between the farm to the slaughterhouse saving money on fuel & is less stressful for the animals, to the production process.

The production has highly trained butchers to cut more pieces per hour with better accuracy, the packing staff are able to process higher volumes, both using more energy efficient equipment. See the link here that will explain in greater detail why you get better value with Sherwood Foods #moremeatfym 

Provenance of our Pork:

We source locally to our production facilities to reduce our “Carbon Footprint” with lower vehicle emissions & less journey times, reducing stress levels for the pigs. Sourcing our Pork locally from Northern France, Belgium & Spain for some cuts ensures we have a sustainable supply of high quality Pork from good welfare farms. Having A grade Pork allows us to make “Restaurant Quality” Pork cuts in larger volumes to supply homes & restaurants across the UK & Europe.

Our choice of preferred Pig breed is “Pietrain Pig”, this is found mainly in the Wallonia region of Western Belgium.

These are a Pig with a good meat yield, low in cholesterol, good muscle structure & a mild temperament. The Pork has a great flavour & texture, combined with modern day slaughtering techniques are designed to be as humane as possible, ensuring light coloured, soft meat.

The colour of our Pork is a light pink & has no discolouring from bruising or a high PH level as the pigs have been looked after from farm all the way through to processing in the best humane way as possible. This makes sure that you get a tastier more tender piece of Pork that guarantees great flavour.

What is Ultimate PH and how does it influence Meat Quality?

How do you cook Iberico Pork Secreto?

Secreto Pork is normally grilled or cooked in a skillet for a few minutes each side.

The fibrous texture of Iberico Pork Secreto combined with the fat will breakdown to become very easy to bite & digest when cooked. The flavour of the Pork is very tasty due to the fibrous nature of the cut, adding simple seasoning will only enhance the delicious flavour. The pieces won’t shrink much when seared on the outside first, & each piece is a good-sized portion.

Pork Secreto Steaks are most commonly cooked in a hot skillet or pan quickly seasoned with salt to keep the cooking simple to enjoy the flavour of the fat infused meat. The searing of the piece helps to lock in the flavour, & a few minutes each side will bring the temp to around 63°c then it will rise slightly when wrapped, whilst resting to be perfectly moist & tender when served.

Once cooked the Pork Secreto will need covered & rested for 10 minutes to allow the meat to relax & absorb the juices on the cutting board before slicing. The best way to get great steaks from these pieces is to select a large sharp knife because you need to make long cutting strokes for the best-looking steaks. Carefully hold the knife at an acute, almost flat angle parallel to the board, cut thin wide slices in a single stroke that will be easy to cut on the plate & present well.

How to prepare Iberico Pork Secreto:

• Place the pack into the fridge to thaw slowly overnight (in a bowl to catch any drips).
• Remove the pack from the fridge & place on a wooden board for 30 minutes to increase the meats’ internal temperature.
• Take the meat out of the pack 15mins before cooking, trim & rinse under cold water then pat dry with paper towel.
• Apply your preferred seasonings & let them infuse with the meat.

How to cook Iberico Pork Secreto easy to follow videos:

• How to cook Secreto with Chimichurri
• Secreto on the grill, pure & simple

Is Iberico Pork Secreto nutritious?

Secreto is nutritious but also has a high fat content.

Pork is a red meat & an excellent source of essential vitamins, minerals & protein containing nutrients needed in a good diet for energy & well being. The Secreto cut has a high fat content (which gives it the flavour) that is okay if eaten in small amounts. The cut is all about the experience & not a cut for regular consumption… think of this as a treat for special occasions.

Sharing your Pork Secreto ideas & recipes on Social Media.

Making new recipes or using new cuts of meat at home is a great way to make the home cooking more interesting & it is a good way of feeding the family delicious nutritious food. Whatever you choose to accompany with your Pork Secreto, remember to share great food.

At Sherwood we are very social & love to share cooks & recipes from our online customers because it helps others enjoy making new recipes with different cuts of meat like the Pork Secreto. We are on the 3 main platforms of Social Media, we have our Facebook, Instagram Twitter we love to see & share your videos, reels, stories, tips, tricks, recipes, pictures & ideas with our followers.

Tagging us in your Social Media Posts makes it easier to see your results with the Pork Secreto, & using our Hashtags makes it easier for our followers. We look forward to seeing your pictures & videos, enjoy cooking with your delicious Pork Secreto at home.

Many people want to know how to cook Iberico Pork Secreto at home, your posts on Social Media they are able to learn different ways to cook their Secreto Pork. In addition to our Facebook Page, we have an interactive Facebook Group for sharing your cooks & ideas. The group is called Sherwood Home Cooking & Barbecue, see delicious recipes, hints & tips from some of our online customers.

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