Chops
from the Austrian straw pig
€25.30
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Juicy, soft and with a delicious crust - pork chops are an absolute delight and should not be missing at any barbecue party!The fat edge also provides an unforgettable flavour.
Meat knowledge
Delicious pork chops are almost forgotten, yet they are a real treat and packed with important nutrition.
. With a crispy brown crust and soft, juicy meat, they are a hit at any barbecue and look great in the pan too.
The chop is located on the side of the spine at the back of the pig. This part is also called the chop string and extends down to the hind leg. The chop is divided into a front and a back part. Chops from the front part of the leg are also known as 'loin chops'.
Pork chops - the forgotten classic
Roasted, breaded or grilled, pork chops lend themselves to a wide range of cooking methods. When cooked on the bone, the meat loses very little moisture and remains wonderfully succulent. This gives the meat plenty of time to develop its full flavour.
Pork chops from the straw - how to make them perfect!Preparing really juicy chops is not always easy. Due to the relatively lean nature of the meat, there is a high risk that they will end up resembling the sole of a shoe. At Fitmeat, we show you how to make it a real treat.
Whichever cutlet you choose, there are a few important things to look out for.
The colour of the meat is an important indicator of freshness. A cutlet should be nice and pink, with a slight shine. The intensity of the colour depends on the age and feeding of the pig.
Fitmeat pork chops
At Fitmeat you only get fresh premium meat that has never been frozen. That's why our pork chops are not only juicy and fresh, they also retain their juices better. This means they don't dry out during cooking and stay nice and tender.
However, the right thickness is important. If cut too thin, even the best chop will be difficult to cook to perfection. Boneless chops should be at least 2 cm thick.
Recommendation for cooking
In the pan
BBQ
Zum Schmoren
Sous-vide cooking
Quantity per person
We recommend one pork chop per person.
Herkunft und Haltung
Our pigs are raised at Biohof Greflgut and on carefully selected farms in the region – with plenty of space, fresh air, and lots of freedom. They decide for themselves whether they would rather relax in a warm straw bed or enjoy the sunshine outdoors.
Raised in small groups, fed with high-quality feed, and provided with plenty of opportunities to play and explore, they live exactly the kind of life we believe happy animals should have. Because for us, genuine animal welfare is not a trend, but a fundamental requirement.
We use carefully selected pig breeds such as Duroc, Pietrain, and Swabian-Hall pigs, as well as crossbreeds thereof. The result: wonderfully aromatic, juicy meat with fine marbling and full flavour.
Slaughter takes place stress-free directly on the farm or at a nearby butcher – without long transport routes and in a calm environment. Afterwards, the meat is given time to mature properly, resulting in exceptionally tender cuts and honest meat enjoyment with a good conscience.
Details to the article ”Chops”
| Item number | FM102014 |
| Breed | Noble pig/landrace x Pietrain |
| Born in | Austria |
| Raised in | Austria |
| Slaughtered in | Austria |
| Cut in | Austria |
| Feeding | Farm-grown vegetable feeds such as barley, wheat, rape, beans, peas and maize. Non-GMO donauja from regional cultivation serves as a source of protein, as well as minerals and vitamins. |
| Meat maturation | 5-10 days |
| Shelf life at 0-4°C | 6-8 days |
| Shelf life at -18°C | 120 days |
| Hygiene advice | Prepare and consume immediately after opening. Kitchen hygiene is important: Keep the cold chain. Store separately from other products. Work cleanly. Heat through before consumption. |
| Storage advice (Fresh) | Store refrigerated at 0 °C to +4 °C. |
| Storage advice (deep-frozen) | *** compartment (-18 °C): best before: see label - ** compartment: 2 weeks - * compartment or ice cube compartment: 1-3 days - Do not refreeze after defrosting. |
Good to know
Facts
- Fresh meat, no frozen goods
- Meat from small farmers in Austria
- Aged and finished by our traditional butcher
- Billing by the gram
- Recyclable packaging
- Ready to ship in under 24h
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Packaging and delivery
Your order will be delivered directly to your home by our partner shipping companies. During your order, you can also specify a desired date for your delivery. Thanks to sustainable packaging and specially developed insulation, your meat stays wonderfully fresh and is perfectly cooled with reusable cold packs.
Of course, you can track your order at any time via our tracking portal and view the delivery status. If you are not at home on the desired date, you can simply enter an alternative delivery address or give a drop-off authorisation.
Our express delivery guarantees safe delivery within 24 hours.
5 really good reasons for Fitmeat
- At Fitmeat, you only get premium meat of the best quality from selected small farmers in Austria.
- Our experienced master butchers are pioneers in meat refinement and maturation. At Fitmeat, you get perfectly matured meat that has never been frozen.
- With meat from Fitmeat, you experience sustainable meat enjoyment of a special kind, because quality goes beyond the plate with us.
- With meat from Fitmeat you support Austrian agriculture. Because the value chain remains one hundred percent in Austria.
- What you see is what you get: Whether it's the marvellous marbling of our steaks or the beautiful pastures of our farmers - all the pictures on our website are 100% authentic and taken by us on location. After all, the eye eats with you, doesn't it?