Acorn-Fed Ibérico Pork Skirt Steak (Abanico) by COVAP - Pasture Raised Pork

The abanico cut of Ibérico de Bellota pork is one of Spain’s best kept secrets. It is remarkably juicy and deeply marbled, and it transforms over fire. On the grill, the marbling melts into the meat, basting the abanico as it cooks. Serve it hot with good bread to sop up the juices.

The magic comes from pasture raised Ibérico pigs and their special wild diet. Bellota means acorn in Spanish, and these Ibérico pigs feast on sweet, nutty acorns in the fall and winter. The acorns, along with grasses and herbs, give the meat its complex flavor and signature marbling. When you want the very finest Spanish pork, it has to be Ibérico de Bellota.

Abanico is a thin, generously marbled cut, about three quarters of an inch thick, taken from the outer ribs. The meat has a deep red color, almost like a fine steak, with rich marbling that bring flavors of bacon. Its name comes from its fan shape. Abanico means fan in Spanish.

This pork comes from COVAP, a cooperative of 300 family farms in the Valle de los Pedroches, where Ibérico pigs roam the dehesa beneath holm oaks and cork trees that provide the acorns central to this tradition.

Your Ibérico de Bellota abanico arrives frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before cooking. For food safety, the USDA recommends cooking whole cuts of pork to 145°F, measured with a thermometer in the thickest part of the meat.

How will the pork be delivered?

The pork will arrive frozen, packed with dry ice to maintain safe temperatures during transit.

How should I store the pork upon arrival?

You may refrigerate it for up to 3 days, or keep it frozen until the best-by date.

Should I thaw the pork before cooking?

Yes, the pork should be fully thawed prior to cooking.

What is the recommended cooking temperature for whole cuts of pork?

Cook whole cuts to a minimum internal temperature of 145°F, using a food thermometer placed in the thickest part of the meat to ensure proper doneness.

How are frozen perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships frozen items in a recyclable cooler with dry ice and frozen ice packs to arrive in top condition.

How will my order be packed?

La Tienda packs products carefully to ensure they arrive in top condition. Cold items are packed with insulated packaging and ice packs to preserve freshness. Items will arrive in La Tienda branded boxes.