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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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Chicken cordon bleu with Speck Alto Adige PGI and mozzarella

Chicken cordon bleu with Speck Alto Adige PGI and mozzarella

A chicken pocket, South Tyrol style: together with Speck Alto Adige PGI and mozzarella: An absolute must-taste!

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Calzoni with Speck Alto Adige PGI

Calzoni with Speck Alto Adige PGI

Do you love pizza? Then try this recipe for calzoni with speck Alto Adige PGI to experience a sensational explosion of tastes! 

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Bauerntoast

Bauerntoast with Speck Alto Adige PGI

The tastes of South Tyrol will win your heart bite after bite. In this simple, tasty recipe, apples and Speck Alto Adige PGI are the stars of the show.

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Speck Alto Adige PGI, rocket lettuce and grana cheese with rye wafers

Speck Alto Adige PGI, rocket lettuce and grana cheese with rye wafers

Do you have some leftover rocket? Perfect! With this recipe, you can whip up a mouth-watering treat in no time. 

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Pan-fried French toast with baked apple and Speck Alto Adige PGI

Pan-fried French toast with baked apple and Speck Alto Adige PGI

Here’s one for all of you who want to treat yourselves to a très exclusive Sunday brunch. Manna from heaven, so to speak... 

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Beetroot Pizza with Speck Alto Adige PGI, apple and Gorgonzola

Beetroot Pizza with Speck Alto Adige PGI, apple and Gorgonzola

This pizza is a sure-fire way to win your guests’ hearts: It looks amazing, and the mild, smoky notes of the Speck Alto Adige PGI are nothing short of a triumph. 

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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
28is 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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