The Gloucestershire old spot pig is
a large lop-eared breed, mainly white with at least
one black spot and is an official rare breed dating
back to the turn of the century.
They are fed a less intensive ration
and fattened much slower. Reared in open straw
yards or free range this encourages tender, succulent,
fine grained meat with much more flavour. No additives,
growth promoters or antibiotics are used as it
does not compete with the genetically hybrid pig.
However they do carry more back fat which should
only trimmed after cooking if at all.
The participating butchers are finding that the
demand for it, is expanding rapidly, customers
are making repeat purchases and there is a growing
need for increased supplies all over the country.
Glocestershire
Old Spots Pig
