Negrais and Bairrada suckling pig: now with direct delivery
The authentic taste of roast suckling pig has arrived at Herdade do Estacal! Golden, crispy skin, the unmistakable aroma of a wood-fired oven and the pleasure of sharing a Portuguese speciality at the table. Now you can choose Negrais- or Bairrada-style suckling pig in our online shop and have it delivered to your home.
For this launch, we went straight to the source of the flavour: we chose Afonso dos Leitões, a suckling pig producer and specialist whose business is dedicated to producing, processing and selling this product. They do more than just roast the suckling pig: they know it inside out and oversee every stage of the production chain.
From the tradition of wood-fired cooking to your table
Order from Herdade do Estacal and get ready for the occasion: a family lunch, a get-together with friends or a festive table. The producer handles the cooking and packaging, while a company specialising in refrigerated food transport delivers directly to the address provided.
Transport is carried out at a controlled temperature between 0 °C and 4 °C, in accordance with the planned logistics model, to preserve the cold chain. Availability and delivery times depend on the destination.
Negrais or Bairrada: two traditions to savour
The Negrais suckling pig stands out for its open, flattened presentation, bolder seasoning and grilling. Bairrada-style suckling pig, on the other hand, is traditionally spit-roasted, with the seasoning applied to the inside. Two recipes with their own identities, united by the art of wood-fired cooking.
Discover whole Negrais-style roast suckling pig, Negrais-style roast suckling pig halves, whole Bairrada-style roast suckling pig and Bairrada-style roast suckling pig halves, as well as other selected options.
Choose your suckling pig and place your order
Why did we choose Afonso dos Leitões?
Because quality starts long before the suckling pig reaches the oven. Afonso dos Leitões is a leading name in Negrais, operating since 1980 and specialising in the production and processing of suckling pig. Guided by a “from farm to table” philosophy, it brings together its own production, slaughtering, roasting in wood-fired ovens, packaging and process control.
The company has cold storage facilities, temperature-controlled packing rooms and a food safety system based on the HACCP methodology. This combination of experience, expertise and control over the production chain is precisely what we look for in the partners we choose for Herdade do Estacal.
We chose someone who knows suckling pig from the very beginning and respects tradition down to the last detail. Now all that’s left is to choose the occasion to enjoy it.