Nanshu Kurobuta/南州黒豚

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The best six white and black pigs synonymous with Nanshu Farm! Definite high-quality born in Kagoshima. 
The roots of "Nanshu Kurobuta" are "Kagoshima Kurobuta" that was produced at the Kagoshima Prefectural Livestock Experiment Station. The endangered "Kagoshima Kurobuta" was revived by the efforts and passions of the people involved. Only Kagoshima Kurobuta with excellent quality can be named as Nanshu Kurobuta.

Features of “Nanshu Kurobuta” Deliciousness
● Fine muscle fibers and soft texture
● No smell and no harshness
● Contains a lot of amino acids and has a sweet taste
● Rich in gloss and elasticity
● High water retention and tight

南州農場の代名詞の極上の六白黒豚！鹿児島生まれの確かな品質。
「南州黒豚」のルーツは、鹿児島県畜産試験場で系統造成された「かごしま黒豚」。絶滅の危機だった「かごしま黒豚」は、関係者の努力と情熱で甦りました。この品質に優れた「かごしま黒豚」を、こだわりの餌で育てたものだけが「南州黒豚」を名乗ることができます。

「南州黒豚」おいしさの特長

●筋繊維が細かく食感がやわらか

●くさみがなくアクが出にくい

●アミノ酸を多く含み甘味がある

●光沢と弾力に富む

●保水性が高く、よく締まっている

Nejime Yoko Beppu farm spreads out in a quiet mountain area.

The hometown of "Nanshu Kurobuta" is located in the mountainous region of Nejime, just before the southern end of the Osumi Peninsula. It's easy on the eyes and ears, and the deep green and pleasant tranquility as far as you can see. At this Nejime Yoko Beppu farm, Nanshu farm consistently carry out everything from seeding to shipping. The annual shipment number is about 8,000.

静かな山あいに広がる根占横別府農場。
「南州黒豚」のふるさとは、大隈半島の南端より少し手前の、根占という山あいにあります。目にも、耳にもやさしい、見渡すかぎりの深い緑と心地よい静けさ。この根占横別府農場で、種付けから出荷までを一貫して行っています。年間出荷頭数は約8,000頭に上ります。

Look after carefully and Talk to "Kurobuta"
In general, about 12 pigs are given birth at one time, while about 8 Nanshu Kurobuta are born. The shipping weight of 114 kg is about 8 months longer than the half year of general pigs, and it takes time and effort. That's why Nanshu farm take care of each one, pay attention to their physical condition, call out to raise them carefully.

The meat has a strong taste and the fat is slightly sweet and refreshing.
"Nanshu Kurobuta" has added 10 to 20% of sweet potatoes to the feed from about 60 days before shipment. As a result, it has a light taste without stickiness. In addition, green tea powder which prevents oxidation is added to make the meat juicy and the wheat produces a beautiful white, shiny fat.

手をかけ、目をかけ、声をかける。
一般の豚が一度に約12頭出産するのに対し「南州黒豚」は約8頭。出荷体重の114kgに達するのも一般の豚の半年に比べ約8ヵ月と長く、手間も時間もかかります。だからこそ一頭一頭に手をかけ、体調に目をかけ、よく育てと声をかけ、大切に育てています。

肉の味は濃く、脂はほんのり甘くさっぱり。

「南州黒豚」は出荷約60日前からの飼料にさつまいもを10〜20％加えています。それにより脂がべとつかずさっぱりとした味わいに。さらに酸化を防ぐ緑茶粉末を加え肉質をジューシーにし、小麦で白く光沢のある美しい脂に仕上げます。