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Lomo
- an Artisan Surprise
What
is Lomo?
Lomo
can be purchased in Spain in two forms - cured and uncured;
the latter is simply a pure loin of pork with very little
fat, the finest fresh loin from the pig. Fresh lomo is ideal
for many recipes given its low fat content, our favourite
is "Lomo con fino" or loin of pork cooked in Jerez
Sherry and garlic - very nice!
Cured
lomo is a little more diverse as it comes in various forms
and sizes, you can of course buy a full loin of fresh lomo
but a full cured loin tied to a wooden board is to say the
least impressive. Ideal for large functions the tapas and
flavours from such a loin are a true artisan experience.
Normally a pure cured loin comes vacuum packed, is quite
soft with the centre being a real melt in the mouth
experience. There are however other kinds of lomo to be
savoured . . .
Lomo
Corteza is a full (or part of) loin which has been
cured with Rosemary and other herbs. Unlike the pure loin
the lomo Corteza is from the outer side of the loin and
still possesses the layer of fat and also the rind. Firmer
in texture but ultimately delightful for a mixture if herby
flavours. These loins can come up to a meter and a half
in length so a real showpiece at any Spanish function.
Home
cured lomo is a pure loin that has been cured the old fashioned
way. Pieces are usually around a foot in length and appear
to be white due to the curing process. Firm around the outer
but with a superb texture inside these pieces of lomo make
great tapas and go down well with any good red wine.
For
price per kilo good lomo is more expensive than Serrano
ham, a little like a fillet steak but very very different!
To taste cured lomo is to enter real artisan Spain, a different
flavour altogether from Serrano ham, just as good but perhaps
a little under-rated. Why we don't know!
Perfect
Partners for cured lomo:
- Seasoned
olives (with garlic / oregano / thyme)
Apple
- Grapes
- Extra
virgin olive oil
- Vine
tomatoes (peppered)
- Red
wine
- Fino
Sherry
- Fresh
red peppers
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