There are few creatures cuter than Gisele, but one of them is the exotic Mangalitsa. This European beauty hails from Hungary -- and though barely known in the United States, is quickly building a reputation for her curves and tresses. And her magnificent lard. Yes, Mangalitsa is a rare breed of curly-haired hog, known for her rich and delicious fat. One look at her underbelly and you'll be asking, "Giselle who?"
Last week, Wooly Pigs & Heath Putnam Farms donated 20 lbs. (!) of Mangalitsa pork belly to Eating Paleo in NYC. That's because we love real fat. And since people have been scared away from real fat by pseudo-scientific bureaucrats, this ancient and fatty breed has dwindled and been displaced by lean porkers. By eating Mangalitsa, we are assuring their future existence -- pretty cool, right?
Melissa McEwen at HuntGatherLove organized the event and has the scoop (pics and video). I can barely describe how delicious it was. So here is a haiku in thanks to Wooly Pigs and Debragga Butchers, whom we should support.
Mangalitsa sow
Wooly pure-bred, queen of lard!
Oink, oink. Giselle who?
