Brungård Gourmet Mangalitsa
About Us
These meats all melt in the skillet on low heat! Best smoked pork chops I've ever had. The ground pork makes amazingly succulent hamburgers. But that slow cooked fresh belly made us feel like royalty for the day!
These meats all melt in the skillet on low heat! Best smoked pork chops I've ever had. The ground pork makes amazingly succulent hamburgers. But that slow cooked fresh belly made us feel like royalty for the day!
We've been ordering meat boxes online for several years now and tried many different sellers. These guys @BrunGård ship exceptional meats.
We've been ordering meat boxes online for several years now and tried many different sellers. These guys @BrunGård ship exceptional meats.
Delivery Info
Free Local Delivery, or Shipped via USPS each Monday
Free delivery within St Johns proper is available on all orders. These local deliveries are made on Mondays & Fridays. Please select an available delivery date and time at checkout.
Free pickup is also available Mondays & Fridays from noon - 1pm @ St Johns city park. Please select an available date at checkout. USPS shipments are sent out each Monday. Product is shipped frozen and should be refrigerated or frozen as soon as possible upon delivery.
what is Mangalitsa?
Mangalitsa (pronounced mahn-ga-leets-ah) is a unique breed of pig native to Hungary, distinguished by its woolly, sheep-like coat.
Exceptional Texture and Flavor: The pork is highly marbled with intramuscular fat, resulting in a rich, succulent, and incredibly tender and juicy meat. It's often referred to as the "Kobe beef of pork" due to its high marbling and buttery texture.
High Fat Content: Mangalitsa pigs are known for their lard, which was once widely used for cooking, candles, cosmetics, and more. The lard is flavorful and, surprisingly, has more unsaturated fat than butter.
Heritage Breed: Mangalitsa are a slow-growing heritage breed, emphasizing quality and sustainability. They were nearly extinct in Europe by the 1990s but have made a comeback due to renewed interest in their unique qualities.
Versatility: The high fat content of Mangalitsa pork makes it ideal for curing and charcuterie, like pancetta and salami. It's also excellent for cooking, requiring minimal seasoning to bring out its natural flavors.
Only imported to the U.S. between 2007 and 2016, Mangalitsa pork is highly sought after by chefs and food enthusiasts and is considered a delicacy in gourmet circles. Its resurgence highlights a renewed appreciation for traditional farming practices and the preservation of unique livestock breeds.