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Estrella De Castilla Pork Iberian Collar (Acorn Fed)
$108.00
【Grand Opening Special Offer】
Enjoy Complimentary Professional Trimming & Portioning Service with any purchase of whole primal beef(Valued at $150+)
- Custom Cuts: Steaks / Yakiniku Slices / Shabu-Shabu Slices
- How to Order: Leave a note at checkout or contact us via WhatsApp.
- Note: Weight is based on the original primal. Net weight will decrease after the removal of excess fat and silver skin.
Condition: Frozen
What is the Estrella De Castilla Brand?
- Originating from Guijuelo, the world-renowned capital of premium Iberico pork in Spain, Estrella De Castilla (meaning "Star of Castile") is a benchmark of quality. The brand seamlessly fuses centuries-old curing traditions with cutting-edge meat processing technology, making it a preferred choice for Michelin-starred kitchens globally.
- Through meticulous breed selection and strict quality control, the brand guarantees authentic Iberico lineage. Their advanced processing techniques capture the pork at its peak freshness, ensuring superior marbling and unparalleled food safety.
Product Highlights: Exquisite Marbling & Culinary Versatility
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Flavor: Delivers the characteristic rich, deeply savory meat flavor and sweet, nutty fat profile unique to the Iberico breed. Upon heating, the intramuscular fat melts to release an exquisite, buttery aroma with absolutely zero gamey taste.
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Texture: Cut from the premium shoulder-neck region, the Pork Collar features a gorgeous, web-like distribution of marbled fat and fine connective tissue. This creates a succulent, tender structure with a delightful, slightly springy bite.
- Culinary: Thanks to its high intrafat content, this cut is incredibly forgiving and remains moist even under extended cooking. It is the ultimate all-rounder, excelling in high-heat pan-searing, BBQ grilling, traditional Cantonese Char Siu, slow-braising, or hotpot thin-slicing.
Our Processing Standard
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Fresh Processing: Freshly portioned from chilled primal cuts immediately upon arrival to ensure the meat is in best condition. Each piece is then individually vacuum-sealed and immediately frozen.
Note: As each piece is hand-cut from natural primals, shapes may vary slightly.
Pro Tip: The Secret to Juicy Perfection
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Medium-Heat Sear: When cooking as a pork steak, sear over medium heat in a preheated pan. Minimal cooking oil is needed, as the meat’s natural premium fats will render beautifully to self-baste the steak.
- The Essential Rest: Let the pork rest on a warm plate for 3-5 minutes after cooking. This allows the savory juices to redistribute throughout the fibers, ensuring a tender, mouth-watering bite when sliced.