One fact that you probably do not know and that you will be interested to know is that the Guadarrama meat is the only food of the Region of Madrid with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). So the people of Madrid have nothing to envy to other prestigious national meats because they have their own. It is of quality and has characteristics that distinguish it, being at all times linked to its territory of origin. But, what do you think makes this meat unique compared to the others? What is the process you follow to differentiate yourself?
What is special about the meat of Guadarrama?
The meat of the Sierra de Guadarrama has its IGP since the year 1998 and guarantees the quality of the veal, yearling and porker from the livestock bovine of the races Avileña-Negra Ibérica, Charoles and Limousine controlling all the phases of the process from the exploitation to the point of sale. Its exquisite flavor and the many recipes that you can create are evident, but the process that exists before consumption is essential. The types of meat to choose and the method of raising and fattening make this meat something exceptional.
The first thing you have to know to know how to choose which meat you prefer are the three types of chearth what's up. First of all, the meat of veal It is female and must have a minimum weight of 150 kg / carcass. Second is el yearling, which must weigh a minimum of 225 kg / carcass and the meat must have a color between light red and bright purple red. And third is the porker, which is a neutered male that has creamy flesh with a firm consistency muscle.
It is also important that you know that in this meat the process of la breeding and fattening in animals they differ in two stages. Lto the first stage, which is that of the lactation, goes from birth to weaning (end of lactation in mammals). It is done between five and six months and at this stage the basic diet is that of breast milk and grass. The second stage is that of crecimiento y fattening that goes from weaning to slaughter of the animals between twelve and eighteen months. Feeding is done by hay or straw. They are also fed cereals and / or supplementation with vitamins and minerals.
To differentiate the Guadarrama meat of the other meats you have to observe it well, although you will be able to appreciate it immediately. If the meat is fresh you have to notice that it has a slightly moist appearance with a vivid pink color. Its texture is firm and it has a meaty aroma and flavor, in addition to fat plays an important role here, as it is responsible for the juiciness and flavor.
When the meat is cooked You should notice a juiciness when chewing and it is important that you know that when the meat is fried, no internal liquids come out. All these processes, plus the climate of Madrid and the quality of the raw material, make this food worthy of the PGI seal. In addition, whether made in the barbecue oven with potatoes, stewed or prepared in more complex recipes, the meat of the Sierra de Guadarrama has a important nutritional value thanks to its low fat content.
Where is it produced?
The Protected Geographical Indication is a quality seal granted by the European Union. It establishes that the products of an area have a differentiated quality. They are linked to a certain territory that gives them qualities that make them unique and special.
La Guadarrama meat Madrid comprises several areas. The first is the production area that extends through the following agrarian regions of the Autonomous Community of Madrid: Lozoya-Somosierra and part of the regions of Guadarrama, Metropolitan Area of Madrid, Campiña and Southwest area. Then there is the slaughter and dressing area that covers the entire autonomous community of Madrid.
Meat is one of the tastiest and richest foods that we can cook, in addition to having infinite forms and combinations. But if on top of that the meat is tender and of excellent quality and has the PGI seal, as is the case with the meat from the Sierra de Guadarrama, your plate will be the most juicy and succulent. If you did not know this product Madrid, we encourage you to taste it on your next visit to the Spanish capital.
