Mangalitsa pork

[Trooper]

I've spent the past few days trying to locate a retailer of Mangalitsa Pork. Although, I've never had it, I want to give it a try.

GOOGLE SEARCH - Mangalitsa Pork

When discussing this with a wholesaler, he told me that just recently he has had probably 5 different inquiries from BBQ competition cooks wanting to purchase.

Yesterday, I located a nearby retail location that will have it available on a limited basis.
Hopefully I will be trying some soon and will give a report of it after MAKing some.

Has anyone out there ever tried this meat? (Don't everyone reply at once)
Am I wasting my money?

 

[squirtthecat]

Interesting... Woolly pigs with meat that tastes like steak.

 

[scooter]

The Mangalitsa produces too little lean meat so it has been gradually replaced by modern domestic breeds.

Sounds like my kind of pig! Decended from wild boar.

 

[Big Poppa]

use the search funtion...I have cooked the cheek and collar and posted here wonderful stuff

 

[Rip]

Sounds interesting, keep us posted Trooper.

 

[Trooper]

BP
I did use the search function, but didn't come up with your thread.
Need additional clue (key search word) to locate it.
Thanks for everything.
Troop

 

[CarterQ]

BP
I did use the search function, but didn't come up with your thread.
Need additional clue (key search word) to locate it.
Thanks for everything.
Troop

I believe it's this thread:

http://www.pelletsmoking.com/pelletsmoking-com-gallery-10/mangalista-pork-cheeks-swimming-smoked-paprika-espresso-sauce-532/

 

[Trooper]

Thankx CarterQ,
MANGALITSA/MANGALISTA (?) still confused about the spelling - WHATEVER

Enjoyed BP's post.
Keep in mind that I am in no way a gormet cook like these folks.
I'm down & dirty, in my back yard - a KISS kind of guy.

I want to see if I can bring home a fresh pork shoulder -bone in - and do it just like I do my Sam's Club meat.
Inject it, pack it with rub, MAK at 225 or so 'til it's hitting 195f (probably foiling near the end) Some homeade sauces and plop some on a cheap white bun.

Don't know what my cost will be, but you only live once.
I'll take photos of course, if I can pull this off.

 

[CarterQ]

Can't wait to see it, I like your approach so far!

 

[squirtthecat]

Go for it! My buddy did a Kurobuta shoulder once. WOW. Imagine pulled pork with clarified butter mixed in.. It was fantastic.

 

[Trooper]

OK, Here the deal.
Made contact with the retailer, who advised that the following items were available from the wholesaler.
-At this time there were not any "BostonButt" shoulder cuts available.
-There were spare rib sections available. 4 pieces, each 3-5 lbs @ $14.95 lb.
-There were some picnic cuts, w/trotter, (hoof on) 14-18 lbs @ 11.00 lb.

For some, price is never a consideration.
Ouch!
Have not ordered as yet. Will enjoy your comments.