A Portuguese tradition, roasted in a wood-fired oven and prepared by those who know the true taste of Negrais.
Discover authentic Negrais-Style Roast Suckling Pig, a Portuguese culinary speciality prepared by Afonso dos Leitões in Negrais, in the Sintra region.
Its distinctive flavour comes from the combination of traditional preparation, characteristic seasoning and roasting in a wood-fired oven, following a family recipe passed down through generations.
Important note about weight: This product is half a suckling pig (2.5–3.5 kg), sold per unit and not by the kilogram. The actual weight varies from batch to batch, while the price per unit remains fixed.
What makes Negrais suckling pig distinctive?
Unlike Bairrada suckling pig, traditionally roasted on a spit, Negrais suckling pig is opened and flattened, then roasted on a grill in a wood-fired oven.
Its more heavily seasoned flavour and cooking method give it a distinct identity, making it a particularly popular speciality for family meals, celebrations and special occasions.
Tradition, experience and quality control
Afonso dos Leitões is a company specialising in raising, slaughtering, processing and selling suckling pig.
Its production facilities include cold-storage rooms, wood-fired ovens and climate-controlled packaging rooms, with a food safety system based on the HACCP methodology.
This integrated operation makes it possible to oversee the various stages of production, from raising the animals to preparing and packaging the final product.
Why choose this suckling pig?
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Authentic Negrais tradition: a family recipe and a distinctive preparation method.
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Roasted in a wood-fired oven: following the producer’s tradition.
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Prepared open and flattened: one of the main differences compared with Bairrada suckling pig.
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Distinctive seasoning: more heavily seasoned, with a personality of its own.
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Prepared by specialists: production and packaging overseen by Afonso dos Leitões.
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Ideal for sharing: an excellent choice for family meals and special occasions.
Direct from source to your table
At Herdade do Estacal, we believe a product's quality should be preserved throughout its journey to the consumer.
That's why we use a direct-shipping model:
- Place your order in our online store.
- Afonso dos Leitões prepares, packages and labels the product at its premises.
- A specialist carrier collects the order directly from the source.
- The product is delivered to your home in refrigerated transport, at a controlled temperature of between 0 °C and 4 °C.
Less handling. Specialist packaging. Refrigerated transport.
Storage and packaging
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Packaging: vacuum-packed.
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Refrigerated storage: shelf life specified by the manufacturer is 6 days.
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Frozen storage: shelf life specified by the manufacturer is 365 days.
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Transport: refrigerated, at a controlled temperature.
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Actual expiry date: check the date shown on the packaging received.
Storage periods refer to the conditions specified by the manufacturer and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of the same remaining shelf life at the time of delivery.
Product information
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Name: Open-Roasted Suckling Pig, Negrais Style.
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Producer: Afonso dos Leitões — Leitões de Negrais, Lda.
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Origin: Negrais, Portugal.
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Preparation: roasted in a wood-fired oven, opened and flattened, on a grill.
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Sale weight: half a suckling pig weighing between 2.5 and 3.5 kg.
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Ingredients and allergens: refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet and labelling.
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Preparation instructions for consumption: follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
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Delivery: shipped directly from the producer in refrigerated transport to destinations covered by the service.
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