The traditional flavour of Bairrada-style suckling pig, prepared by Afonso dos Leitões in a wood-fired oven.
Discover Leitão Assado à Moda da Bairrada, a speciality of Portuguese cuisine prepared by Afonso dos Leitões, a producer based in Negrais. The suckling pig is roasted in a wood-fired oven and sold whole or in halves, perfect for sharing at family meals and special occasions.
Important note about weight: This product is half a suckling pig (2.5–3.5 kg), sold per unit and not per kilogram. The actual weight varies from batch to batch, while the price per unit remains fixed.
What makes Leitão à Moda da Bairrada special?
Traditionally, Leitão à Moda da Bairrada is distinguished by roasting in a wood-fired oven, with the whole animal placed on a spit and turned throughout cooking to ensure even roasting and crisp skin. The Confraria Gastronómica do Leitão da Bairrada also describes the importance of the roaster’s expertise and traditional techniques in preparing this speciality.
In the traditional presentation, the suckling pig is carved into small pieces, arranged with the skin facing upwards, and served with simple accompaniments such as boiled potatoes, lettuce salad or sliced orange.
Unlike Leitão de Negrais, which is usually split open and flattened, then roasted on a grill, the Bairrada tradition uses a whole suckling pig on a spit. These references describe Bairrada’s culinary tradition; specific details of the recipe and method used by Afonso dos Leitões should be confirmed directly with the producer.
Preparation and quality at source
Afonso dos Leitões is involved in rearing, slaughtering, processing and selling suckling pig. According to the producer’s catalogue, it has wood-fired ovens, cold storage facilities and climate-controlled packing rooms, and operates a food safety system based on the HACCP methodology.
From source straight to your table
After you place your order with Herdade do Estacal, the product is prepared and packed at source by Afonso dos Leitões. Collection is arranged directly from the producer’s premises, followed by refrigerated transport at a controlled temperature between 0 °C and 4 °C to destinations covered by the service.
Less intermediate handling, packed at source and transported under refrigeration.
Packaging and storage
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Packaging: vacuum-packed, according to the manufacturer’s catalogue.
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Refrigerated shelf life: 6 days, under the conditions specified by the manufacturer.
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Frozen shelf life: 365 days, under the conditions specified by the manufacturer.
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Use-by date: see the date and instructions on the packaging received.
The stated shelf-life periods are those declared by the manufacturer and do not guarantee the same remaining shelf life upon delivery.
Product information
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Product: Bairrada-Style Roast Suckling Pig.
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Producer: Afonso dos Leitões — Leitões de Negrais, Lda.
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Place of preparation: Negrais, Portugal.
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Presentation: Halves (2.5–3.5 kg).
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Ingredients and allergens: to be confirmed in the manufacturer’s technical sheet and product labelling.
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Consumption instructions: follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
