suckling pigs
In the asadores of Segovia, cochinillo asado—roast sucking pig—is revered. The dish is almost ceremonial in its pace and its presentation. A whole, small pig roasts for a very long while in a wood-burning oven, then it is served intact on an earthenware platter, its skin burnished and crackling. Often the edge of a plate is used to portion the meat, dramatically demonstrating its extreme tenderness.
Over centuries, poems have been written about the glories of Castilian cochinillo, so important is its place in Spanish culture. True suckling pigs must be less than 4-weeks old, weigh less than 15 lbs., and are fed only mother’s milk. They have seldom been easily available through wholesale meat distributors in the U.S. until now.
We source our wholesale suckling pigs from Tabladillo, Segovia’s largest producer and a specialist in suckling pigs for more than 50 years. In 2018, they were the first cochinillo producer to earn the Food Award of Spain.
Tabladillo suckling pigs are quality-controlled from breeding through processing to achieve superior quality and reliability. Their genetics are a balanced crossbreed of Landrace, Duroc, and Large White. Tabladillo tracks the product through all production phases from birth to consumption.
Tabladillo is a family-run wholesale meat producer that honors tradition while also pursuing innovation. Their state-of-the-art facilities incorporate physical, chemical, microbiological & temperature controls; their animal welfare standards exceed EU requirements; and their expert staff includes veterinarians, agronomists, and chefs.
Tabladillo achieved International Featured Standard (IFS) certification in 2014, showing they meet requirements in food safety and quality in food manufacturing. In 2018, they were the first cochinillo producer to earn the Food Award of Spain.
On the sustainability front, Tabladillo uses organic waste as a natural fertilizer for the grain fields that feed sows & boars. Their wastewater management meets the requirements of the Duero Hydrographic Confederation. They also support local hiring through collaboration with Banco de Alimentos and Obra Social La Caixa.
For foodservice, Tabladillo wholesale suckling pigs are available 1 per box in four sizes:
- 6-9 lbs.
- 12-15 lbs.
- 9-12 lbs.
- 15-17 lbs.
Marx Foodservice is a wholesale meat distributor with more than 20 years of experience. As a restaurant and foodservice supplier, we seek out only the finest meats and seafood for restaurants, like wholesale suckling pig from Segovia, Spain. Our meats and seafood for wholesale foodservice distribution are humanely raised or wild caught with the highest standards of animal welfare and the least environmental impact possible. We scour the world to find exceptional wholesale meats and seafood you won’t find anywhere else. In addition to wholesale suckling pig from Spain, our portfolio includes other premium wholesale pork for foodservice, like Spain’s incomparable Iberico pork, Kurobuta (Berkshire) pork, often called the “wagyu of pork,” and truly wild Wild Boar from the Texas hill country. All our meats for foodservice are expertly butchered for consistency and the highest yields. We deliver by van to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Washington restaurants and nationwide via FedEx