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Doi Tung Macadamia Pigs

Sloane’s and the Doi Tung Macadamia Pigs

Sloane’s has recently been working closely with the Mae Fah Luang Foundation advising them on a new Doi Tung project using a special breed of pig gifted to the foundation. The Chinese breed called a Meishan was then given to the hill tribes in the Chiang Rai area by the Mae Fah Luang Foundation and over the past few decades they have been raised in the hills of Northern Thailand

As part of the foundation’s Doi Tung sustainability projects, the pigs have been raised on their permaculture farms, eating spare Macadamia and producing excellent compost which is then used for Doi Tung’s various products and to keep the Mae Fah Luang Gardens in Chiang Rai healthy. A great example of using the land to create healthy pigs, and using pigs to create healthy soil, sustainability at its best.

Last year, Sloane’s was invited to advise on how to turn these special pigs into some high quality pork products alongside Chef’s Bo & Dylan (Bo.lan/ Err) and Chef Paolo (Appia/ Peppina). Having visited the farms and advised on the best way to turn their pigs into high quality pork, Sloane’s has now started to produce a range alongside Doi Tung using their pork, other Doi Tung products and ingredients grown by the hilltribes.

Sloane’s and the Doi Tung Macadamia Pigs

Macadamia Flower Honey Ham – coming soon

Brined in Doi Tung Macadamia Flower honey for two weeks, then gently cooked and finished with a honey glaze.

A German-style sausage made with Doi Tung Macadamia Flower Honey, giving a sweet aroma.

Macadamia Mortadella

Our local version of the classic Italian slicing sausage. Traditionally made with pistachio, but our version is made using Doi Tung Macadamia nuts.

Akha Signature Sausage by Bo.lan Grocery

A recipe created by Chef’s Bo & Dylan of Bo.lan/ Err using a selection of ingredients used by the Akha tribe’s that Doi Tung support. A great blend making it interesting Northern Thai style sausage.