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Cooking Lab: Discovering The Old Butchery Art - Umbria

Perugia, Italyby SORPRENDIMI UMBRIA

  • 4 hours
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

During this workshop we will come into contact with an Umbrian tradition: butchery. That of the pork butcher is a very ancient profession, and Umbria, in particular, has managed to make it a real culinary art renowned since Roman times. Today our chef will talk about the anatomy of the pig, the different types of cuts and he will teach us all the secrets of this culinary tradition: from the basic techniques to the processing of the meat, up to the salting and maturing of the meat , and the making of sausages . At the end, we will be able to enjoy a well-deserved lunch with the results of our work accompanied by other typical Umbrian products!

What's included

  • Work kit, ingredients and utensils
  • Umbrian typical lunch - drinks included
  • Cooking lab on Norcineria (butchery)
  • Transfers (upon request)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

That of the butcher, is an ancient craft, and Umbria, in particular, has managed to make it a real culinary art renowned since Roman times. We will have a guided visit to a prestigious farm near Assisi, and there we will learn the secrets of this tradition: the anatomy of the pig, the basic techniques of cutting the pig, processing of meat up to the production of sausages, preservation , salting, and aging of meat. At the end of the lab, we will have a well-deserved lunch with the results of our work accompanied by other Umbrian typical products!

Meeting and pickup

After confirmation, we will send you a voucher containing all the useful information: contact name and phone number, meeting point, address, and instructions for reaching the location.

End point

After confirmation, we will send you a voucher containing all the useful information: contact name and phone number, meeting point, address, and instructions for reaching the location.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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