The traditional flavour of Bairrada-style suckling pig, prepared by Afonso dos Leitões in a wood-fired oven.
Discover Bairrada-Style Roast Suckling Pig, a Portuguese culinary speciality prepared by Afonso dos Leitões, a producer based in Negrais. The suckling pig is roasted in a wood-fired oven and sold whole or as a half, for sharing at family meals and special occasions.
Important weight information: This product is a whole suckling pig (5–7 kg), sold per item and not by the kilogram. The actual weight varies from batch to batch, while the price per item remains fixed.
What characterises Bairrada-style suckling pig?
Bairrada-style suckling pig is traditionally 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 Bairrada Suckling Pig Gastronomic Brotherhood also describes the importance of the roaster's skill and traditional techniques in this speciality.
In the traditional presentation, the suckling pig is carved into small pieces, arranged with the skin facing up and served with simple accompaniments such as boiled potatoes, lettuce salad or sliced orange.
Unlike Negrais suckling pig, which is usually opened out, flattened and roasted on a grill, the Bairrada tradition uses a whole suckling pig on a spit. These references describe Bairrada's culinary tradition; details of the recipe and method used by Afonso dos Leitões should be confirmed directly with the producer.
Preparation and quality at origin
Afonso dos Leitões is involved in the rearing, slaughter, processing and sale of suckling pig. According to the producer's catalogue, it has wood-fired ovens, refrigerated facilities and temperature-controlled packaging rooms, and operates a food safety system based on the HACCP methodology.
From source straight to your table
After an order is placed with Herdade do Estacal, the product is prepared and packed at origin by Afonso dos Leitões. Collection is arranged directly from the producer's premises, and the product is transported under refrigeration at a controlled temperature of between 0 °C and 4 °C to destinations covered by the service.
Less intermediate handling, packed at origin 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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Actual expiry date: check the date and instructions on the packaging received.
The stated shelf lives 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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Preparation origin: Negrais, Portugal.
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Presentation: Whole (5–7 kg).
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Ingredients and allergens: to be confirmed against the manufacturer's technical data sheet and labelling.
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Consumption instructions: follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
