Donkey Mortadella

Cooked sausage with 60% donkey meat, with a strong and fragrant flavour

_An ancient specialty, where Emilian tradition and unmistakable flavor blend in every slice_

Donkey Mortadella Montebacucco

La Donkey Mortadella di Montebacucco It's a unique cooked sausage, the result of the rediscovery of an ancient recipe from the Emilian tradition. Made with 60% select donkey meat, expertly blended with pork, salt, dextrose, natural flavors, and spices, it features the classic round shape and a uniform pink slice, instantly recognizable. Its aroma is unmistakable, slightly spicy, while its full-bodied, more assertive flavor compared to pure pork mortadella makes it a product with an authentic and refined character. This specialty speaks to a rural gastronomic culture rooted in respect for raw materials and artisanal expertise.
 
 
 

The roots of this Donkey Mortadella are deep in tradition

The use of donkey meat has ancient roots in the Emilian and Po Valley countryside, where the donkey was an indispensable work animal and, once its lifespan was over, was prized for the production of cooked and raw cured meats. The culture of mortadella, a Bolognese gastronomic symbol since the Middle Ages, thus intertwined with the peasant tradition of wasting nothing, giving rise to variations with a more intense and savory flavor. Reviving this recipe today means preserving a piece of Italian rural history, bringing authentic flavors to the table that generations of artisan cured meat makers have passed down with passion and precision.
 
 
 

Choosing Donkey Mortadella means taking care of yourself

Donkey meat has always been appreciated for its exceptional nutritional qualities: it is remarkably lean, with a lower fat content than other red meats, and rich in noble proteins high biological value (17,5g per 100g). It provides a good quantity of Iron, essential for fighting anemia and supporting the transport of oxygen in the blood, and is a precious source of B vitamins, especially B12, which supports the nervous system. It also contains unsaturated fatty acids in balanced proportion and an appreciable share of omega 3A conscious choice for those seeking cured meats with an authentic character and an interesting nutritional profile.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Donkey Mortadella

• EMILIAN APERITIF BOARDDonkey Mortadella is best when sliced ​​thinly and served on a wooden board alongside other artisanal delicacies. Build your board with a few slices of Donkey salami, flakes of Organic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 30 months, crispy slices of Organic semi-wholemeal country bread and accompany it all with a glass of Organic Dry Lambrusco Without SulfitesA dive into the authentic flavors of the Po Valley.
• GOURMET CROSTONE WITH COMPOTE: a simple but surprising preparation, perfect as a tasty appetizer. Toast slices of organic whole wheat bread, sprinkle with a drizzle of New stone-ground extra virgin olive oil, place the Donkey Mortadella and complete with a teaspoon of organic red onion mustard or Quince jam: the sweetness of the jam enhances the strong flavour of the cured meat.
• FILLING FOR TARALLI AND RUSTIC ROLLS: ideal for a tasty snack or a quick lunch with authentic character. Break the Artisanal Taralli and accompany them with thinly sliced ​​Donkey Mortadella, or prepare rustic sandwiches with Fresh Falisco Pecorino and a few slices of Artichokes in Biodynamic OilA contrast of textures and flavors that wins you over at the first bite.

The Producer: Montebacucco

Montebacucco is an artisanal company dedicated to rediscovering and promoting the ancient recipes of traditional Italian charcuterie. Each product is born from a careful selection of raw materials and a process that respects the times and knowledge passed down over time, to offer authentic cured meats with an unmistakable character.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Donkey meat 60%, pork, pork tripe, salt, dextrose, flavorings and spices. Antioxidant: E301; preservative: E250; acidity regulator: E325. Allergens: may contain traces of nuts (pistachios).
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1048 kJ / 250 kcal
• Fat: 20,34 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 6,3 g)
• Carbohydrates: 0,1 g (of which sugars: 0,5 g)
• Protein: 17,5 g
• Salt: 3,5 g

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