ENZIANSPECK SLICED | Hearty Bacon Made from 100% Austrian Pork | Thinly Sliced Alpine Speciality | Richly Smoked & Matured | Guaranteed Bold Snack-Time Flavour
Enzianspeck is a local descriptionCheese packaging must have certain markings. The purpose of these markings is to protect the consumer from deception and to announce the supply of certain information about the product. » More info related to the alpine flower gentian and means translated Gentian bacon.
Our sliced Enzianspeck is a true masterpiece of traditional Alpine craftsmanship, made for anyone who loves speck with real character and rustic charm. We use only hand-selected, succulent cuts from the pork neck (collar), which bring a naturally fine marbling of fatThe dry matter refers to that portion of the cheese that remains after removal of the water contained. The more water is removed from the cheese, the lower its dry matter and vice versa. » More info to the table.
This finely sliced Enzianspeck stands out thanks to its well-balanced recipe, crafted to the highest qualityDetecting cheese defects and quality - on the cheese dough. Recognizing cheese defects requires some practice. » More info standards. What really sets it apart is the combination of age-old smoking tradition and old-fashioned patience: the prime neck cuts get a long, bold smoke over select pine and beechwood, then slowly air-dry in crisp mountainThe Vorarlberger Bergkäse (mountain cheese) is a regional cheese specialty from the Austrian province Vorarlberg. » More info air until fully matured. Juicy neck meat, a distinctive spice blend and careful ageing come together for that unmistakable, rustic Alpine flavour.
The main ingredient in this delicious speciality is 100% premiumHere in Austria, we call our fresh, natural milk for our cheese production hay milk (hay mild standard) - in Germany it is different. » More info Austrian pork – sourced responsibly and held to the highest standards of freshness and quality.
Our Enzianspeck is cured using a time-honoured recipe, generously smoked and air-dried under ideal conditions, giving it its firm bite and that unmistakable, bold, smoky Alpine aroma.
Thanks to our strict use of top-quality Austrian pork and wafer-thin slicing, this juicy, marbled Enzianspeck melts on the tongue like nothing else – an absolute must for any proper Austrian snack board.
Try finding this level of craftsmanship at the supermarket – you won’t. Our Enzianspeck, made from 100% Austrian pork, is something truly special. Taste the difference that masterful curing and first-class ingredients make.
What makes it special: our master butcher turns the finest pork neck into a wonderfully hearty speck speciality – boldly smoked, naturally air-dried, juicy with every bite, and already thinly sliced and ready to serve.
Our Enzianspeck is a spicy raw-ham speciality made from prime pork neck, seasoned with sea salt and traditional Alpine herbs and natural spices. After a thorough cold smoke, the neck meat slowly matures in the drying chamber and air-dries under controlled conditions until its full, hearty aroma develops.
Our sliced Enzianspeck is crafted from 100% Austrian pork. Carefully selected spices and fine spice extracts bring out its rich, full-bodied meaty flavour. Bold smoking and patient air-drying preserve the speck naturally and give it its rustic, unmistakable character.
Good Enzianspeck is a cornerstone of Alpine snacking culture. As a bold, hearty speck for your Jause, it belongs on every traditional snack board, pairs beautifully with crusty dark rye bread, and makes the perfect companion to a hearty glass of redAerobic cheese ripening means cheese ripening with oxygen. » More info wine or beer.
Our sliced Enzianspeck belongs to our range of speck and ham specialities in our shop.
Enzianspeck Tips | Quality & Nutrition
One of the most important factors in making great Enzianspeck is choosing the right cut. We use only carefully selected pork necks of Austrian originProtection of origin or protection of origin are statutory regulations. » More info, whose natural marbling keeps the speck wonderfully juicy and flavourful even after long maturing.
The better the smoke and air-drying work together, the more intensely the typical resin and smoke notes blend with the fully matured meat. Thanks to the fine slicing, the delicate marbling practically melts on the palate, letting the spices really shine.
Our top tip for the best flavour:
- Let the sliced Enzianspeck sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes before eating – this lets the smoky, spiced aromas fully unfold.
- Once opened, keep it well wrapped in the fridgeRipened cheese likes it cool and moist. The best is a temperature of about 8-10 ° C at about 90% humidity. » More info and enjoy within a few days.
- Pairs perfectly with hearty farmhouse bread, tangy mountain cheese, fresh horseradish and pickles.
- If you notice fine white specks on the surface, that’s usually just natural mineral salt crystallisation from the drying process – a clear sign of genuine, handcrafted maturing.
Made from the Best Pork Neck
For our Enzianspeck, we use only juicy neck meat from pigs of certified Austrian origin.
Bold Smoke & Air-Drying
An intense cold smoke followed by gentle air-drying shapes its distinctive character and deep, smoky flavour.
A Proper Snack-Board Tip
Sliced thin and served on a wooden board, the marbled neck meat shows off its full flavour alongside aged mountain cheese.
Flavour Magic
What makes our Enzianspeck so special is the juicy pork neck meat, perfected with bold smoking and finished off with patient air-drying.
Enzianspeck Spice Level
How intense is the flavour? We rate it on a scale from 0 (mild) to 10 (bold).
8/10
Enzianspeck Tenderness
How tender is the slice? We rate it on a scale from 0 (firm) to 10 (melt-in-your-mouth).
7/10
Enzianspeck Maturity
How long does it age? Our maturing time ranges from 1 to 6 months.































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