F. Quarenta - Alentejo Sausages
Alentejo White Pork Paiola
A noble, authentic sausage full of Alentejo flavor.
Made from the finest white pork, the Alentejo Paiola is an exceptional product that combines tradition, quality, and authenticity.
Produced with carefully selected raw materials, this specialty is the result of the perfect balance between ancestral recipes and modern food safety and control processes, preserving the genuine flavor and rustic character of the Alentejo.
Production follows the artisanal method of the smoking masters, divided into several carefully supervised stages:
- Chopping and Selection: only the finest cuts — loins and legs — are used, ensuring a firm texture and rich flavor.
- Traditional Seasoning: red pepper paste, garlic, and natural spices create the intense and unmistakable taste of Alentejo charcuterie.
- Holm Oak Wood Smoking: a slow, artisanal process that gives the Paiola the aroma and golden color typical of traditional smoked meats.
- Curing and Quality Control: after curing, each piece is inspected individually, ensuring perfect color, aroma, and flavor.
- Secure Packaging: the Paiola is packaged in a modified atmosphere, preserving freshness, texture, and flavor until consumption.
The result is a juicy and aromatic Alentejo Paiola, ideal for enjoying in thin slices, as an appetizer or on a board of regional cured meats.
A true symbol of Alentejo craftsmanship, combining tradition, quality, and authenticity in every slice.
Ingredients: Pork (loins and legs), red pepper paste, salt, garlic paste, emulsifiers (E-451), antioxidants (E-301, E-331), preservatives (E-250, E-252), natural pork casing, and natural smoke from holm oak wood.
Shelf life: 9 months (in a dry, cool place).
Serving suggestion: remove the casing before eating and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
