Purebred Mangalitsa Pigs
Mangalitsa: The Tastier Pork
Back in the ’70s , our parents were convinced that pork—’the other white meat’—was a healthy alternative to red meat. But that was really just a smoke-screen for tasteless, colorless, meat, often served over-cooked.
Move Over White Meat
The Mangalitsa (Man-guh-leet-suh) is an old-world, Hungarian pig with curly fur resembling sheep wool. The Mangalitsa pig is prized for its dark red, marbled, meat (read: ‘the Kobe beef of pork’) and generous amounts of leaf fat.
Rendered—or melted—Mangalitsa leaf fat yields high-quality, heart-healthy lard, perfect for pastry and goat milk soap.
Mangalitsa Pigs For Sale
We have piglets, feeders, sows, and boars available throughout the year in all shades of red, whites, and swallow bellies (black with red or white bellies).
or call Robert (813) 541-1567
Three Things to Know
About Mangalitsas
(1) Rare Breed from Hungary
Nearly extinct in the early ’90s, the curly-furred Mangalitsa comes in three types: blonde, red, and swallow-belly.
Though pronounced the same, the breed is spelled differently around the world:
- Mangalica—Hungary (origin)
- Mangalitza—UK (since 2006)
- Mangalitsa—US (since 2011)
Mangalitsa is making a comeback in recent years.
(2) Flavorful & Heart-Healthy
The dark red, marbled meat of the Mangalitsa is not just the best tasting pork in the world, it’s the healthiest, too.
Mangalitsa fat is lower in saturated fats (the bad kind) and higher in unsaturated fats (the good kind) than other pig breeds.
Plus, Mangalitsa is lower in chloresterol than other pig breeds.
So, you can enjoy your pork and improve your health, too!
(3) Family-friendly, Fun-loving Pigs
Friendly and fun-loving, Mangalitsa pigs are a great breed for families with young children. They like getting attention from their humans.
Mangalitsas thrive in large groups and are remarkably docile. Sows with litters born close together will often share nursing duties. Boars are gentle, excellent fathers and enjoy being around young piglets.
Mangalitsas thrive on nuts and roots. Feed them apples, walnuts, peanuts, or acorns for a deep flavor profile. Add goat milk for even sweeter meat.
Up Close with Mangalitsas
