{"title":"Specialty Meats","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelicious meats are a signature of Spanish cuisine, from \u003cem\u003ecochinillo\u003c\/em\u003e to tender lamb. We seek out meats from humanely treated animals. Not only is it the right thing to do, but the flavor and texture is far superior.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"paleta-lamb-shoulder-from-cordoba-by-covap-me-08","title":"Paleta Lamb Shoulder from Córdoba by COVAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted paleta shoulder is an iconic meal in Spain, a delicious combination of tender meat with a crisp, browned skin. Its melt-in-your-mouth texture and mild taste irresistible. What a special centerpiece for a celebration feast! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter slow-roasting in the oven or grill, the meat will literally fall off the bone. For best results, bring to room temperature and season with garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper before cooking. Each bone-in paleta lamb shoulder feeds two to three people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy is \u003ca href=\"\/food\/spanish-lamb\"\u003eSpanish lamb\u003c\/a\u003e so amazing? Spanish lambs much smaller than their American counterparts and finished on grains, producing meat of the finest quality with a sweet, delicate flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese lambs are pasture raised in the \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands—also home to the venerated Ibérico pig. After a few months of grazing in the outdoors, they’re carefully moved to COVAP’s Bienestar WELFAIR™-certified finishing center, where they’re fed high-quality grains to enhance their flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Approximately 28-40 oz","offer_id":46024030322771,"sku":"me-08a","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Approximately 40-51 oz","offer_id":46024030355539,"sku":"me-08b","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-08.jpg?v=1787743493"},{"product_id":"sliced-cecina-dry-cured-smoked-beef-peregrino-bf-05","title":"Sliced Cecina - Cured Smoked Beef, León-Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eCecina, a tender sliced cured beef with a deep red color and rich smoky flavor, is León's answer to jamón. This premium cut of grass fed beef is cured with sea salt, spices and sherry, then smoked over oak wood. Sliced fresh at La Tienda, it is ready to be served with a glass of your favorite vino.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCecina is Spain's culinary secret, just as worthy of acclaim as \u003ca href=\"\/jamon\/all-jamon\"\u003eSpain's famous hams\u003c\/a\u003e. And like jamón, over thousands of years, the people of Spain have transformed the curing of beef from a necessity to an art, creating a delicate, flavorful meat unlike any other in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlways serve cecina thinly sliced at room temperature as you would Spanish jamón. It is usually enjoyed as a tapa with a glass of wine but can also be added to fresh salad. Because it is leaner than ham, we usually drizzle a little bit of \u003ca href=\"\/food\/olive-oil\"\u003eextra virgin olive oil\u003c\/a\u003e on the slices. Cecina can be served alongside a plate of \u003ca href=\"\/jamon\/jamon-serrano-slices\"\u003esliced Serrano ham\u003c\/a\u003e, where the similarities and contrasts between these two classic cured meats can be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpain is not permitted to export beef to the United States, so we work with a small family curing house to create an American-made cecina. The cure masters take whole pieces of premium, hormone free beef and carefully cure and cold smoke each piece with oak wood in the Spanish tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeón, in northwest Spain, was founded by the Romans (León probably derives from the word \"legion,\" as opposed to its modern spelling which means \"lion\"). Because of a cooler, greener climate, there is a strong tradition of cattle farming. Smoking and curing beef became an important way to preserve meat starting in Roman times, and over countless generations the method was perfected. Today, the full flavor and delicate texture of cecina speaks to this history, and makes cecina a truly special cured meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis cecina was sliced fresh at La Tienda and is kept refrigerated to preserve its flavor. Cecina does not require cooking but can be added to recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064330580051,"sku":"bf-05","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/BF-05.jpg?v=1787743520"},{"product_id":"chile-honey-cured-coppa-texas-iberico-ic-41","title":"Sliced Chile Pequin \u0026 Honey Cured Coppa by Texas Iberico®","description":"\u003cp\u003eTexas Iberico® Coppa is crafted from pork shoulder and cured for 60 days with honey and chile pequin peppers, adding a touch of sweet heat that complements the natural richness of the pork. A 2021 Good Food Award Finalist, this coppa offers a tender bite with a balanced flavor profile. These paper thin slices of coppa are ready to be savored and enjoyed. Ideal for charcuterie boards, sandwiches or adding a unique touch to salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/texas-iberico\/index\"\u003eTexas Iberico® pigs\u003c\/a\u003e flourish on the natural forages of the Texas Hill Country, such as mesquite beans, acorns and prickly pear. Raised outdoors for over 18 months—three times longer than typical commercial pigs—these pigs yield deeply marbled, exceptionally flavorful pork that stands out in quality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064335757395,"sku":"ic-41","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/IC-41.jpg?v=1787743421"},{"product_id":"cochinillo-iberico-suckling-pig-fermin-ip-24","title":"Cochinillo Ibérico by Fermín - Whole Suckling Pig from Spain","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of our favorite restaurants in Segovia is Mesón de Cándido, an ancient tavern situated under a magnificent Roman aqueduct. For generations the family has roasted whole cochinillos (suckling pigs) in wood fired ovens. As the cochinillo is served, it is cut into portions with the side of a plate to demonstrate its tenderness. The golden skin is crisp and the melt-in-your-mouth pork is a revelation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow you can serve a fabulous cochinillo to your friends and family! Not only are these suckling pigs exceptionally young and tender, they are 100% noble \u003ca href=\"\/jamon\/jamon-iberico-bellota-whole.html\"\u003eIbérico breed\u003c\/a\u003e, famed for its mouthwateringly tender and flavorful pork. They are also raised with no hormones or antibiotics and are 100% milk fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach whole suckling pig will arrive frozen and uncooked with its head on. They are completely cleaned and ready to cook. Before roasting, be sure to slowly thaw the cochinillo in the refrigerator over a day or two. Serves 2-4 people. ¡Buen Provecho!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipe: Cochinillo Asado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby Chef José Andrés\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cochinillo Ibérico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 liter water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIRECTIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreheat an oven to 350°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure the cochinillo is fully defrosted and dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cochinillo on its back, skin side down on a cutting board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a knife, carefully split open the spine of the cochinillo. Be careful not to cut all the way through the spine, and make sure to not pierce the skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlatten and open the cochinillo and season the interior with salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour 1 liter of water into the bottom of a large oval cazuela.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cochinillo skin side down in the cazuela. Cazuelas for roasting cochinillo have ridges to hold the pig above the liquid. If necessary, lay wooden spoons in the bottom of your pan to make sure the skin doesn’t touch the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cochinillo into the preheated 350°F oven and cook for 1 1\/2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cazuela from oven and VERY carefully flip the pig over so it is skin side up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush the pig with extra virgin olive oil. (La Tienda note: at this point, we have seen chefs prick the skin 5 or 6 times with a skewer to help the skin separate and get crisp.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease the oven temperature to 375°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the cochinillo back in the oven and cook for about 40 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour cochinillo will be done when the skin is crisp and golden brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLa Tienda note: You may want to cover the ears with foil to protect them from burning. Also, some recipes recommend pricking the skin with a skewer after you flip the pig.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: this item is CA Prop 12 compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064335986771,"sku":"ip-24","price":309.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/ip-24.jpg?v=1787743428"},{"product_id":"iberico-pork-tenderloin-texas-iberico-ip-42","title":"Pork Tenderloin by Texas Iberico® (40-48 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTexas Iberico® Pork Tenderloin is prized for its fine marbling and juicy, succulent texture. Each tenderloin is a premium cut with a natural sweetness, thanks to the Iberico pigs’ unique diet. 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Whether smoked, grilled or roasted, these ribs are sure to impress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/texas-iberico\/index\"\u003e100% Iberico pigs\u003c\/a\u003e roam freely in the Texas Hill Country, feasting on native forages like mesquite beans, acorns and prickly pear. Ranch raised for over 18 months—three times longer than commercial pigs—these pigs produce pork with incredible marbling and a depth of flavor that’s simply unmatched. The result is a rich, tender and truly extraordinary culinary experience that stands apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll \u003ca href=\"\/texas-iberico\/\"\u003ethe Texas Iberico®\u003c\/a\u003e pigs live outside their entire lives on one ranch, wandering the pasture together with over an acre of rangeland per animal. Texas Iberico® pork is certified Prop 12 compliant, which means the animals are raised with care, meeting or exceeding the animal welfare standards set by California Proposition 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive this pork frozen, delivered on dry ice. Thaw before cooking. 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The USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat (including pork) to 145°F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064336511059,"sku":"ip-45","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/ip-45.jpg?v=1787743459"},{"product_id":"texas-iberico-pasture-raised-ground-pork-ip-10","title":"Pasture Raised Ground Pork by Texas Iberico® (16 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis ground Iberico pork is perfect for crafting delicious burgers and sliders, or enhancing any recipe that calls for ground pork, from meatballs to chili.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis delicious ground pork comes from Iberico pigs raised outdoors for 18 months in the Texas Hill Country. The pigs roam freely, feasting on acorns, grass, herbs, sweet mesquite beans, prickly pear fruit and other wild foods. This uniquely Texan diet gives the pork a complex, rich flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll \u003ca href=\"\/texas-iberico\/\"\u003ethe Texas Iberico®\u003c\/a\u003e pigs live outside their entire lives on one ranch, wandering the pasture together with over an acre of rangeland per animal. Texas Iberico® pork is certified Prop 12 compliant, which means the animals are raised with care, meeting or exceeding the animal welfare standards set by California Proposition 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive this pork frozen, delivered on dry ice. Thaw before cooking. 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Roaming freely for over 18 months—three times longer than commercial pigs—these pigs produce deeply marbled, flavor-packed pork that’s unmatched in quality and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was selected as a 2026 sofi™ Gold Award finalist, the gourmet food industry's most prestigious honor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064359088211,"sku":"ip-32","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/ip-32_34691e35-7b53-436e-ad20-dc2536f5b2ee.jpg?v=1787743485"},{"product_id":"center-leg-of-lamb-covap-me-05","title":"Center Leg of Lamb from Córdoba by COVAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to fall in love with Spanish lamb. 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This young lamb (called \u003ci\u003ecordero \u003c\/i\u003ein Spanish) delivers a delicate, sweet flavor with none of the gamey notes, just pure, tender goodness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaised in the ancient \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands of southern Spain, the same legendary terrain that hosts the famed Ibérico pig, these lambs graze freely for months before being transferred a short distance to COVAP’s Bienestar WELFAIR™-certified humane finishing center. There, they are fed high quality grains to ensure a sweet, mild flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of it all is COVAP, Spain’s largest farmers’ cooperative, famed for its promotion of animal welfare and exceptional food quality. 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For best results, bring it to room temperature and season simply with salt and pepper before cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes Spanish lamb (called \u003ci\u003ecordero \u003c\/i\u003ein Spanish) so irresistible? For starters, they are nearly half the size of their American counterparts. This tender young lamb offers a delicate, subtly sweet flavor, free of any gamey taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese lambs roam freely through the ancient \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands of southern Spain, the same legendary landscape that nurtures the prized Ibérico pig. After a few months of grazing, they’re gently transported to COVAP's Bienestar WELFAIR™-certified humane finishing center, where they’re fed premium grains to enhance their flavor and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOVAP is Spain’s largest farmers’ cooperative, dedicated to animal welfare and premium food quality. Nestled in the heart of the \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangelands, its facilities are just steps from local pastures, ensuring minimal transport and maximum freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Pozoblanco, a village in the region of Córdoba, Spain. Ships frozen, thaw in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Approximately 24-32 oz","offer_id":46024030421075,"sku":"me-04a","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Approximately 32-40 oz","offer_id":46024030388307,"sku":"me-04b","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-04.jpg?v=1787743389"},{"product_id":"lamb-loin-chops-covap-me-03","title":"Tender Lamb Loin Chops from Córdoba by Covap","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe are so excited for you to try these amazingly tender lamb chops from Spain! Rich and meaty, these “chuletillas” are missing just one thing—the gamey taste of the lamb you're used to eating. Grill over charcoal flames or sear in a cast iron pan and you will be in lamb nirvana before you know it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis meaty loin rack is cut into about 18 tender chops - 13 rib chops and 5 loin chops. These little lamb lollipops are addictive, so allow at least four per person. Bring them to room temperature and season with salt and pepper before cooking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy are Spanish lamb chops so much better? Most importantly, the lambs (called \u003ci\u003ecorderos\u003c\/i\u003e in Spanish) are about half the size of U.S. lambs. Our Spanish friends joke that Americans actually eat mutton and don't realize it! This young lamb has a delicate, sweet taste with no gamey flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lambs live and graze in the ancient \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangeland of southern Spain, home of the famous Ibérico pig. After a few months they are moved to the Bienestar WELFAIR™ humane certified finishing center at COVAP for a few weeks where they fatten up on high-quality grains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOVAP is Spain's largest farmer's cooperative, focused on animal welfare and food quality. Its facilities are located in el Valle de los Pedroches, in the heart of the \u003ci\u003edehesa\u003c\/i\u003e rangeland, minimizing transport time from the local pasture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Pozoblanco, a village in the region of Córdoba, Spain. Ships frozen, thaw in the refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Approximately 24-32 oz","offer_id":46024029896787,"sku":"me-03a","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Approximately 32-40 oz","offer_id":46024029929555,"sku":"me-03b","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-03.jpg?v=1787743475"},{"product_id":"artisan-sliced-meats-trio-texas-iberico-ic-45","title":"Trio of Artisan Sliced Meats by Texas Iberico®","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese delectable cured meats are produced in small batches at a small curing house famed for its artisan methods. We then cut each piece of chorizo, lomo and salami into paper thin slices at La Tienda. All are made with 100% pure-bred Iberico pork from hogs pasture-raised in the Texas Hill Country. These magnificent pigs feast on acorns, mesquite beans and prickly pear fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chorizo is made following a classic Spanish recipe. The Iberico pork is mixed with sea salt and spicy Pimentón de La Vera, Spain’s smoky paprika that gives chorizo its red color. The seasoning has a touch of heat, but not so much that it overpowers the delicious flavor of the pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe salami is seasoned with smoked serrano peppers, which add a nice heat to the buttery flavor of pure Iberico pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lomo pork loin is cured with \u003ca href=\"\/food\/smoked-paprika\"\u003esmoky Spanish paprika\u003c\/a\u003e and prickly pear juice, which add a subtle hint of sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/texas-iberico\/\"\u003eTexas Iberico®\u003c\/a\u003e pigs are never given antibiotics and they live their entire lives outside on the Trails Ends Ranch run by Ashly Martin, a third-generation rancher in Comfort, Texas. Texas Iberico® pork is certified Prop 12 compliant, which means the animals are raised with care, meeting or exceeding the animal welfare standards set by California Proposition 12. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot long ago a herd of purebred Ibérico pigs was flown from Spain to America. A group of them now live on the 1500-acre Trail's End ranch in Texas, a similar environment to the 'dehesa' forest of western Spain. Texas live oaks produce a rich acorn much like to those found in Spain. The Ibérico pigs feast on the acorns, as well as sweet mesquite beans and prickly pear fruit. Each of these foods are packed with nutrition and antioxidants that add a special Texan flavor to the pork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(We may substitute products of equal quality for those shown in photo.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46029454147667,"sku":"IC-45","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/IC-45_14647d0f-f9fd-48cd-9754-4868d37a4008.jpg?v=1787725218"},{"product_id":"suckling-lamb-shoulder-moralejo-me-10","title":"Cordero Lechal Suckling Lamb Shoulder by Moralejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoasted until the skin is crisp and golden brown, with tender meat that falls off the bone, \u003ci\u003epaletilla lechazo\u003c\/i\u003e is a beloved delicacy in Spain. This rare suckling lamb is so incredibly juicy and mild you may never cook regular lamb again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe region of Castilla y León is famous for slow-roasting suckling lamb shoulders in wood-fired clay ovens. The meat comes out so tender you can cut them with a fork\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoralejo raises their lambs in Zamora, in the heart of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/castilla-y-leon\"\u003eCastilla y León\u003c\/a\u003e. Their lambs are fed only on milk, producing an exceptionally mild, buttery taste. The meat has a light pink color and lean, delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few definitions of words to describe suckling lamb: \u003ci\u003ecordero\u003c\/i\u003e means lamb, \u003ci\u003epaleta\u003c\/i\u003e means shoulder, \u003ci\u003epaletilla\u003c\/i\u003e means small shoulder, \u003ci\u003elechal\u003c\/i\u003e means milk-fed and \u003ci\u003elechazo\u003c\/i\u003e means suckling lamb all in one word!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips frozen, thaw before cooking and season with salt and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat to 145°F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46032267804755,"sku":"me-10","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-10.jpg?v=1787737740"},{"product_id":"iberico-spare-ribs-texas-iberico-ip-13","title":"Pork Spareribs by Texas Iberico®","description":"\u003cp\u003eTexas Iberico® pork spareribs offer a hearty and rich rib experience, with larger, meatier portions than baby back ribs. Their marbled texture and robust flavor make them perfect for slow cooking or marinating and grilling. Each bite brings succulent, fall-apart tenderness that’s perfect for gatherings or a special dinner at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/texas-iberico\/index\"\u003eTexas Iberico®\u003c\/a\u003e purebred Iberico pigs flourish in the wild beauty of the Texas Hill Country, feasting on a natural diet of mesquite beans, acorns and prickly pear. Raised outdoors for over 18 months—three times longer than commercial pigs—these pigs develop rich, marbled meat that delivers an extraordinary depth of flavor, unmatched in both quality and taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll the Texas Iberico® pigs live outside their entire lives on one ranch, wandering the pasture together with over an acre of rangeland per animal. Texas Iberico® pork is certified Prop 12 compliant, which means the animals are raised with care, meeting or exceeding the animal welfare standards set by California Proposition 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive this pork frozen, delivered on dry ice. Thaw before cooking. The USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat (including pork) to 145 F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Approximately 32-48 oz","offer_id":46032268460115,"sku":"ip-13a","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Approx. 48-64 oz","offer_id":46032268492883,"sku":"ip-13b","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/ip-13.jpg?v=1787737742"},{"product_id":"suckling-lamb-rib-chops-moralejo-me-12","title":"Cordero Lechal Suckling Lamb Chops by Moralejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese tiny lamb chops are incredibly tender. When seared over charcoal, each one is a bite of heaven, so mild and buttery with a light pink center. It’s no wonder that the Spanish are fanatics for their suckling lamb, \u003ci\u003ecordero lechal\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoralejo raises their lambs in Zamora, in the heart of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/castilla-y-leon\"\u003eCastilla y León\u003c\/a\u003e. The region is famous for its suckling lamb, often roasted in wood fired ovens. Sometimes restaurants serve \u003ci\u003echuletillas\u003c\/i\u003e (chops) with a tiny charcoal grill so you can sear the little chops right there at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe once had dinner with a friend visiting from Spain, and he ordered U.S. raised lamb chops. After one bite, he exclaimed., “This is not lamb, it is sheep!” That is how much milder and delicate the lamb is in Spain, and suckling \u003ci\u003ecordero lechal\u003c\/i\u003e is the finest of them all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ecordero lechal\u003c\/i\u003e lamb from Spain has been fed only on milk, so it has none of the gamey flavor of other types of lamb. The meat has a light pink color and a lean, delicate texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips frozen, thaw before cooking and season with salt and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat to 145°F as measured with a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46032268853331,"sku":"me-12","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-12.jpg?v=1787737741"},{"product_id":"suckling-leg-of-lamb-moralejo-me-09","title":"Cordero Lechal Leg of Suckling Lamb by Moralejo","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Spain, few dishes are as beloved as \u003ci\u003ecordero lechal\u003c\/i\u003e. Roast this bone-in leg of suckling lamb slowly until the skin turns crisp and the meat beneath becomes so tender you can cut it with fork. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuckling lamb is the pride of \u003ca href=\"\/shop-by-region\/castilla-y-leon\"\u003eCastilla y León in central Spain\u003c\/a\u003e, where they have mastered the art of roasting suckling lamb legs in wood fired clay ovens. The meat is juicy, tender and gently buttery, unlike most lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoralejo raises their lambs in Zamora, in the heart of this storied region. The lambs are 100% milk-fed, which gives the meat its pale pink color, delicate texture and sweet taste. It is elegant and understated, a true Spanish delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA quick guide to the language of lamb: in Spain, \u003ci\u003ecorder\u003c\/i\u003eo means lamb, \u003ci\u003epierna\u003c\/i\u003e is the leg, \u003ci\u003elechal\u003c\/i\u003e means milk-fed and \u003ci\u003elechazo\u003c\/i\u003e is a suckling lamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips frozen. Thaw fully before cooking and season simply with salt and pepper. For best results, cook whole cuts to 145°F, measured with a thermometer in the thickest part of the meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Tienda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46032268984403,"sku":"me-09","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/files\/me-09.jpg?v=1787737741"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/9260\/1171\/collections\/men-gifts.png?v=1780336497","url":"https:\/\/tienda.com\/collections\/spanish-meats.oembed","provider":"La Tienda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}