Nero Siciliano
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| Italy, I | |
| Location | North East Coast of Sicily |
| Species | Pig |
| Synonyms | Nero dei Nebrodi Nero delle Madonie Nero dell'Etna |
| Management | semi-feral |
| Population size | approx. 2000 |
| Morphology | small, black, similar to wild boar |
| Remarks | Its extinction would represent a big loss for the genetic heritage, the local economy, and our gastronomy, since Nebrodi Black Pig gives top-quality meat. The cuts are eaten fresh or processed - the product is sold from October to April - into salami, ham, bacon, etc. Festivals dedicated to this pig are held every year in Maniace, Caronia, Longi, and Cesaṛ. |
| Source of information | http://www.parks.it/parco.nebrodi/Edettaglio_prodotto.php?id_prodotti=2560 |
| Hyperlink | http://www.parks.it/parco.nebrodi/Edettaglio_prodotto.php?id_prodotti=2560 |
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