Pretzhof, Sausages from an Authentic South Tyrolean Farm 🏔️

20/03/2025 - In South Tyrol, smoking is a true art, here small producers have been handing down techniques and secrets for generations.
What used to be done for internal family needs has now simply expanded-this is the philosophy that Pretzhof follows.

Karl (Pretzhof) is the man who founded the company and reference of the reality, he is personally dedicated to every step, from production in the slaughterhouse, to smoking to selling.

All stages are followed with the utmost care, first and foremost the choice of animals, mostly from the farm's own in-house herd or at the limit chosen from small neighboring high mountain breeders.

Even the rhythms are natural, the growth phases are followed and respected without forcing so as to guarantee animal welfare and consequently the highest quality of the product.

Speck from good South Tyrolean tradition is the highlight of the charcuterie, one of the keys starts with the feed, which must be dry and not too fatty in order to have a perfect balance in seasoning

The spicing is also well calibrated, not too invasive and in the right measure so that it does not cover but enhances the flavor, as is the smoking, which is still done strictly with wood.

Last but not least is the curing process, Prezthof's natural stone cellars at 1300 meters above sea level will house the speck for a minimum of one year, so that it will be perfect for tasting.