Extremaduran beef

Extremaduran beef is surprisingly tasty and juicy; its qualities have made it a key product for the region of Extremadura.

The so-called "Extremaduran beef" is the meat from herds of the native beef breeds Retinta, Iberian Avileña Black, Morucha, Cacereña White, and their crosses, which have been raised and slaughtered within the region of Extremadura. They are beasts fed on the natural pastures of the Extremaduran grasslands. The calves are fed by their mothers until they are at least five months old, when they are slaughtered. The colour of the meat generally ranges from pink tones to intense reds. The consistency is firm, slightly moist and fine textured; Because of its culinary qualities and natural production, it is a perfect meat.

From

The production area for designated Extremaduran beef includes the counties and muncipalities of Alburquerque, Almendralejo, Azuaga, Badajoz; Brozas, Cáceres, Castuera, Coria, Don Benito, Herrera del Duque, Hervás, Jaraíz de la Vera, Jerez de los Caballeros, Logrosán, Llerena, Mérida, Navalmoral de la Mata, Olivenza, Plasencia, Puebla de Alcocer, Trujillo and Valencia de Alcántara.

Nutritional information

Energy - Average

Cholesterol - Average

Rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals.

Type of product

Meat

Season

All year round.

To drink with it

Crianza and young reds, especially if they belong to the Extremaduran Designation of Origin Ribera del Guadiana or Extremaduran local wines. The choice largely depends on how the product is prepared.