Extremadura & Andalusia (dehesa) · Spain
Secreto Iberico
Secreto is a 'hidden' skirt-like cut from between the shoulder and belly of the Iberian pig, so called because butchers historically kept it for themselves. It comes from the acorn-fed cerdo iberico raised in the dehesa oak pastures of western Spain, and its heavy intramuscular marbling makes it a modern grill favourite.
Approximate, per 1 racion (~150g grilled Iberian pork). Values vary by recipe and portion.
Where it comes from
Secreto is a 'hidden' skirt-like cut from between the shoulder and belly of the Iberian pig, so called because butchers historically kept it for themselves. It comes from the acorn-fed cerdo iberico raised in the dehesa oak pastures of western Spain, and its heavy intramuscular marbling makes it a modern grill favourite. It is cooked fast over high heat and served pink, sliced across the grain with flaky salt.
Where to eat Secreto Iberico
0 restaurants worldwide serve it.
The variants
Secreto a la parrilla
Grilled over charcoal and finished with coarse salt.
Secreto con mojo verde
Served with a Canary-style green herb and garlic sauce.
Secreto iberico de bellota
From acorn-fed pigs, the most prized and marbled grade.
Cook it yourself
- Secreto Iberico
Secreto is the grill cook's secret weapon: a heavily marbled, fan-shaped cut of Iberian pork that stays juicy and rich over fierce heat. It needs almost nothing beyond salt, high heat and a short rest.