 Lardo di Colonnata
Typical product of the areas where it is mined the famous Carrara marble (which in fact is precisely in these key food preservation), the lard is produced collonata with lard and is not a coincidence that both Geographical Indication protected: white, light pink, soft and has a smooth consistency and is distinguished by its delicate flavor and crisp, almost sweet, enriched with herbs and spices used in processing, the colonnaded lard is also distinguished by the perfume and fragrance inviting, irresistible for those who enjoy the pleasures of good taste and intense flavors. It is mainly due to the particular type of preparation that owes its fragrance and good taste: from local marble are obtained where the shells are placed in alternate layers, the layers of lard and salt pork with spices like pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, sage and rosemary. If it was once considered a simple seasoning the bread for the poor workers of the quarry, is now a food that can be eaten as a dish by itself or as an accompaniment to various other delicacies, such as crustaceans, or even as an accompaniment for plums, honey, or chestnut. | 
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