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Whole Pork Bacon

8 month Maturation

Mpoumpas Whole Pork Bacon is an exclusive high-end cured meat that is long aged and therefore was developed to fit the needs of restaurants, delis, and gourmet retailers as well as foodservice professionals who value the range and authenticity of flavor. Produced with 97% Greek black pig, which is famous by its rich marbling as well as its excellent flavor, this bacon is hand cut and then aged 8 months in order to acquire its strong, aromatic character.

Traditionally cured with salt, black pepper, chili, and natural flavourings, the slow curing process causes the natural rendered fat of the pork to become soft and melt-in-the-mouth, as well as extract a rich smoky taste with a slight hint of spice. This bacon is sold in blocks, which have great control in slicing and portioning, making it a perfect bacon to serve as gourmet breakfast, deluxe sandwiches, specialty brunch, or deli counter.

Mpoumpas Whole Pork Bacon is an authentic piece of artisan Greek charcuterie, made of 100% natural ingredients, and free of artificial additives, it is both tasty and stable in the professional kitchen environment, with the ability to leave a lasting impression on cooks and consumers alike.

INGREDIENTS

Handmade pork Bacon. Meat based product. Ingredients: Greek black pig meat 97% salt, black pepper, chili, flavourings, dextrose, starter cultures, preservatives: sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate from celery.

NUTRITION FACTS	per 100g
Energy	782kj / 185kcal
Fats	3.5g
of which saturates	2.3g
Carbonhydrate	0.8g
of which sugars	0.8g
Protein	42.1g
Salt	3.5g

What is Mpoumpas Whole Pork Bacon and why is it ideal for restaurants, delis, and foodservice professionals?

Mpoumpas Whole Pork Bacon is a dry cured pork belly composed of 97 percent Greek black pig meat matured in an eight-month process in order to gain a deep rich smoky flavor. Traditionally cured with a blend of salt, black pepper, chili and natural flavorings, this bacon provides a moderated character of smoke, mild pepper and natural sweetness of pork. When presented whole, the chefs and foodservice operators have the full control over the thickness of slices, and it is a great choice to serve it on brunch, gourmet sandwiches, charcuterie board, and upscale retail counters. Its natural marbling and extended aging provide consistency, personality and outstanding taste.

How can Whole Pork Bacon be used across professional foodservice menus and retail offerings?

The melt-in-the-mouth, rich texture of this bacon and its strong flavor makes it an all-purpose hotel buffet, bistro breakfast and chef-driven brunch menu item. It can be pan-fried, dried or eaten cold in slices on charcuterie boards and gourmet sandwiches. Its entire slab format is perfect to cut to order on-site, which gives improved portion control and overall presentation value to hot and cold applications. Being a part of signature dishes or being sold in weighed pieces at deli counters, Mpoumpas Whole Pork Bacon can bring some artisaniall flair and top quality into any professional kitchen.