Les Trois Petits Cochons Debuts New Line of Charcuterie Products

Extending its offerings of artisanal pâté and prepared meats, Les Trois Petits Cochons debuted its newest line of charcuterie at the recent Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. 

The company’s new selections are available now in pre-sliced packages. According to a recent press release, each of the five new offerings are all-natural, with no nitrities or nitrates added, and are also Gluten-Free.

The five selections in the Les Trois Petits Cochons’ Sliced Charcuterie Collection are as follows, with the following pairings for retailers to consider for additional purchase value:

Saucisson Sec 

This selection is a savory blend of pork, salt, and other spices, in a 4oz pre-sliced package. The recipe comes from the French Pyrenees Mountains, and boasts a hearty texture and rich flavor. The company suggests these pairings:

• Light to medium-bodied red wine, with earthy aromas or fruit-forward bouquet 
• A medium-bodied beer, such as an ale, IPA, or bock beer

Saucisson Sec aux Herbes de Provence

Available in 4oz pre-sliced packages this Pyrenees Mountains recipe blend of pork and salt also features select French herbs such as thyme, rosemary, and lavender. The company suggests the following pairings for its texture and flavor: 

• Light-bodied, dry white wine with a light, crisp, and refreshing taste
• Medium-bodied beer such as an ale, IPA, or bock beer

Sauisson Sec aux Cèpes

Another blend of pork and salt, featuring porcini mushrooms in a recipe from the Pyrenees Mountains of France in 4oz pre-sliced packaging. To match its rich flavor and texture, the company suggests: 

• Light-bodied dry wine, with light and crisp, refreshing taste
• Medium-bodied beer, such as an ale, IPA, or bock beer 

Chorizo 

This 4oz pre-sliced packaged blend of pork and salt, features Spanish smoked paprika to match the Spanish-style cured sausage. To pair best with its intense flavor, the company suggests: 

• Light-bodied dry, white wine with a light, crisp, and refreshing taste
• Light-bodied beer such as a lager, pilsner, or wheat beer 

Jambon Sec 

This French-style cured ham is made from the rear haunches of a pig, and cured over 14 months. The recipe calls for just enough salt to preserve the meat, while allowing it to stay tender and sweet. This selection is available in 3oz pre-sliced packages, and pairs best with:

• Light-bodied dry white wine, with light, crisp, and refreshing taste
• Light to medium-bodied red win, hint of earthy aromas with a fruit-forward bouquet 

Les Trois Petits Cochons has been offering pâtés, charcuterie, and other authentic French offerings since 1975. Its products, handcrafted in small batches, are available in online and in major retailers nationwide.