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Speck Alto Adige PGI

Lightly spiced, gently smoked and cured in the fresh mountain air: The most iconic of all South Tyrolean tastes.

The unmistakeable hallmark taste of Speck Alto Adige PGI is firmly rooted in the culinary tradition of its homeland, and closely-guarded family recipes passed down from generation to generation. The secret lies in the distinctive herby crust formed by a blend of rosemary, bay, juniper and a little salt and pepper. Gentle smoking and slow curing in the abundantly fresh mountain air transform this this culinary treat into a top-quality gourmet product.

Speck Alto Adige PGI is extremely versatile; it is a stalwart of traditional recipes, and adds a fabulously special taste to modern dishes. High in protein and low in fat, it is the ideal nutritious choice at all times of day, for good food-lovers of all ages.  

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Savoury strudel with Speck Alto Adige and mushrooms – Recipe

Sliced savoury strudel filled with mushrooms, Speck Alto Adige PGI and melted cheese, served on a wooden board with slices of speck on the side.

A strudel with a soft and savoury centre: Speck Alto Adige PGI, sautéed mushrooms and melted cheese wrapped in crispy puff pastry.

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Roasted pears with Speck Alto Adige, gorgonzola, honey and walnuts – Recipe

Roasted pears wrapped in Speck Alto Adige PGI with melted gorgonzola, honey and crunchy walnuts served on a plate

Sweet oven-roasted pears wrapped in Speck Alto Adige PGI, topped with melted gorgonzola, honey and crunchy walnuts.

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Granola with Speck Alto Adige PGI – Recipe

Fried egg on a dark plate with crunchy granola and slices of Speck Alto Adige PGI, next to rolled speck on a wooden board.

A savoury, crispy granola with Speck Alto Adige PGI, oats, almonds and mild spices.

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Baked Potatoes with Speck Alto Adige and Chanterelles – Recipe

A baked potato filled with Speck Alto Adige PGI, chanterelles, apple, Fontina and sour cream on a plate. Around it, the ingredients and a baking tray with more potatoes.

A taste of alpine autumn: baked potatoes filled with chanterelles, apple, fontina cheese and Speck Alto Adige PGI

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Galette bretonne with Speck Alto Adige and courgettes – recipe

Bretonische Galette auf einem Teller serviert mit Zucchini, Frühlingszwiebeln und Speck Alto Adige g.g.A., garniert mit frischem Speck und schwarzem Pfeffer.

Crispy galettes with sautéed courgettes and intensely flavoured Speck Alto Adige PGI

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Barley Salad with Speck Alto Adige – recipe

Barley Salad with Speck Alto Adige

A light and savoury salad with Speck Alto Adige PGI – quick to prepare and perfect for the summer.

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Everything about speck

Surprisingly diverse ...

Speck Alto Adige PGI guarantee the highest quality and authenticity
20° This temperature must not be exceeded during the smoking process
1200 AD This is the first documented proof of speck production in Alto Adige
26is the number of authorised speck producers in Alto Adige
22 weeks is the average maturation time
5% salt is the maximum amount
that the finished product may contain
20 years of approved quality 1996 is the first year that manufacturing process was protected
The exact spice mix is protected. Although rosemary, bay leaf, juniper, salt and pepper are definitely used

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