Among the food&wine excellences of Friuli Venezia Giulia,
the Pestàt di Fagagna stands out, a typical product that tells the story and culinary traditions of this village, recognized as among the most beautiful in Italy. Since 2006, Pestàt has been a
Slow Food Presidium, protecting a now rare artisanal production.
Pestàt is a very peculiar seasoning created to preserve the scents and flavours of autumn vegetables and herbs in pork lard. Originally prepared at home by families, this food has kept its authenticity intact thanks to the
few local butchers who still produce it today.
Its processing begins with the lard of pigs raised in a semi-wild state, fed with
natural food, coming from
small local farms. The lard is then minced and mixed with chopped carrots, celery, onion, sage, rosemary, leek, garlic and parsley, with the addition of salt, pepper, cinnamon and allspice. The mixture can be stuffed into
natural casings for maturation that varies from 30 days to a year, or stored in
glass jars in oil for more immediate consumption.
The Pestàt is incredibly versatile and lends itself to multiple uses. It can be melted in a pan as a base for sautés, enhancing risottos, soups, minestrone and meat dishes.
There is also a less traditional variant, the
red Pestàt, which involves the addition of tomato, ideal for pasta sauces or for spreading on a bruschetta.
At Borgo Terra Village we love to let you discover the
authentic flavors of Friuli Venezia Giulia, and the Pestàt of Fagagna is a perfect example of this
rich culinary tradition.
During your visit, don't miss the opportunity to taste this specialty or take a little jar at home as a
gastronomic souvenir.
Contact us to find out more about where to buy Pestàt and be inspired by an ingredient that contains the true flavor of Friuli Venezia Giulia.