Dining Edge: Iberian Pig in Atlanta
Dining Edge moves to my Muse Blog. This blog is still unfolding it’s true purpose, so will be eclectic in subject matter.
Introducing a restaurant I experienced while visiting Atlanta: The Iberian Pig
Their Tapas menu features one of the most prized hams on the planet: Jamon Iberico from the black footed Iberian pigs Native to Spain. There is a grade up, the same pigs fed solely on acorns. When I asked the waiter about the top grade, he told me that they don’t sell the that one because no one can afford it! The Iberian ham melted on my tongue, no grizzle, not salty. This is indeed close to heaven for a ham lover.
The hams many are most familiar with are Jamon Serrano also from Spain, but from the Landrace breed or white footed pigs. The French have Jamon Bayonne and the Italians have Prosciutto. As always, I’ve learned there is much to learn.
On their huge menu the starter section is Charcuteria, this is where you find the speciality hams including a 24 month aged version of Jamon Serrano, and a cured pork loin: Lomo Embuchado. There is also a Quesos or cheese menu, from these two sections you can combine three for sampling at a reduced price. An ounce of Jamon Iberico cost $14, but in the combination it is priced at $10. Well worth the splurge. An ounce goes a long way.
In the Wise Woman Tradition cured meats & sausages are important because they contain the many floras that our system needs.
Every Tapas we ordered sang with flavor. From the Platos, or Main Plates Menu, we ordered the slow cooked Lamb Baby Back Ribs, they fell off the bone and melted in our mouths. Our meal was satisfying and the price lower than expected for such amazing food.
They listed their sourcing for meats, they use organic farms that feed their animals grains, focusing on sustainable farming. Their food is organic and local with traditional cured meats. They also post their Going Green Initiative on their menu.