Pialligo Estate & Smokehouse
Pialligo Estate is an historic farm with an award-winning smokehouse. We produce only the finest, 100% Australian culinary experiences in the heart of Canberra.
PIALLIGO ESTATE SMOKEHOUSE BRINGS HOME BACON FOR THE SECOND YEAR
It’s the chocolate of meat, its aroma gets tastebuds excited and last week it was all about bacon!
Australian Bacon Week ran from 21-27 June celebrating 100% Australian bacon, but also drawing attention to the competition local bacon faces from imported product.
Australian Pork Limited’s Peter Haydon said bacon was about enjoyment for many people and integral ingredient of many favourite dishes. “Bacon is so versatile we find it’s part of dishes from dawn until dusk and from starters to sweets,” Mr Haydon said. “Bacon made from 100% Australian pork is a high quality product that many people believe tastes better and Bacon Week is about shining a light on this homegrown product. “Many people are shocked to learn that more than 70 per cent of bacon sold in Australia is made from imported pork and so it’s also about sharing the tips on how to identify Aussie. The pink PorkMark logo or the words ‘Product of Australia’ mean the bacon is true blue.” Bacon captures the imagination of many people and a range of innovative products and dishes have been created for Bacon Week by chefs, dessert makers and more, including Gelato Messina and Adriano Zumbo.
As part of celebrations, Australia’s bacon was put to the test in the Australian Bacon Awards. Three specialist judges independently scrutinized the entries for appearance, flavor and other characteristics. Judges fleischmeister Horst Schurger, who has a Masters degree in butchering and smallgoods; experienced judge and chef, Simon Bestley, and Australian Pork’s Mitch Edwards, assessed 135 entries over two days.
For the second consecutive year, the judges named Pialligo Estate Smokehouse Australia’s Best Artisan Bacon. Our dry cured and smoked shortcut rashers produced in Canberra were described by the judges as beautifully marbled, with a nice smoky aroma and a nice balanced taste.
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Congratulations! You guys ROCK! 🙂 #allhailthepig
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