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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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