Bísaro Pig

It is a native pig breed from the north, tall, with a long snout and large, drooping ears. It resembles a wild boar more than factory-farmed pigs, and grows slowly, outdoors.

Raised in the wild and fed on local produce, it is the source of traditional cured meats — ham, alheira and salpicão — at the heart of Trás-os-Montes cuisine. The cured meat fairs celebrate this product every winter.