Trio of Artisan Sliced Meats by Texas Iberico®

These 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.

The 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.

The salami is seasoned with smoked serrano peppers, which add a nice heat to the buttery flavor of pure Iberico pork.

The lomo pork loin is cured with smoky Spanish paprika and prickly pear juice, which add a subtle hint of sweetness.

Texas Iberico® 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.

Not 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.

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Is this cured chorizo ready to eat?

Yes, it can be eaten straight out of the package. Simply slice and enjoy—no cooking required.

How should I store whole cured sausages?

They may be stored at room temperature for several days unless otherwise indicated on the packaging. For longer storage, keep them refrigerated.

What is the best way to serve cured sausages?

Serve at room temperature to bring out the best flavor and texture.

Should the casing be removed before eating?

Check the product packaging to see if the casing is edible or should be removed.

How should I store leftover sausage?

Wrap leftovers tightly with plastic and refrigerate. They can be kept for up to one week.

What are the white crystals sometimes found on cured sausage?

They are amino acid crystals and are completely safe to eat.

Is white mold on cured sausage harmful?

No, harmless white mold may appear on the exterior. It can be wiped off with a cloth and a bit of olive oil.

When is cured sausage unsafe to eat?

If you see green or black mold or detect an unpleasant smell, the sausage should not be consumed.

How are perishable items shipped?

La Tienda ships refrigerated items in a recyclable cooler or insulated package with 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.