Mevalco extends its Bellota Ibérico pork collection

Mevalco has expanded its premium Bellota Ibérico pork collection.

Already a long-established specialist in acorn-fed Ibérico and one of the UK’s key importers of Bellota meat, Mevalco is building on Bellota cuts that are already well known in the UK, such as pluma, presa, secreto, solomillo (tenderloin) and carrilleras (cheeks).

It is now extending the range with new, more ‘cheffy’ cuts: Lagarto, Mogote, Tapilla, and Abanico. These bring exciting menu possibilities at attractive price points, without compromising on provenance or eating quality, says Mevalco.

Bellota Lagarto is described as long, slender strip of meat with beautiful marbling, ideal for quick searing, charcoal grilling or slicing for small plates.

Bellota Mogote is taken from the upper neck, naturally marbled and intensely flavoured. Its juicy texture is said to make it a standout choice for roasting or grilling.

Ibérico Tapilla is a richly flavoured, traditional cut, highly valued across Spanish cuisine for its character and versatility.

Bellota Abanico is a thin, fan-shaped cut that wraps around the ribcage, prized for its exceptional marbling and richness and often compared with Wagyu.

Speaking of the extended range, David Menendez, Mevalco’s managing director, said: “We’ve been working with acorn-fed Ibérico for many years, and Bellota is at the heart of what we do. These pigs live freely in the dehesa, with space to roam and feed on acorns – and you can taste that in every cut.

“The fat is naturally rich in oleic acid, so it melts cleanly, seasons the meat from within and gives that unmistakable nutty sweetness chefs love. With these new cheffy cuts like Lagarto, Tapilla and Abanico, we’re giving kitchens more ways to put true Bellota on the menu – with the texture, flavour and marbling you’d expect, but at price points that work across tasting menus, specials and à la carte.”

Mevalco’s suppliers use state-of-the-art facilities with vacuum packaging, temperature control and full farm-to-table traceability.