Category: Mangalista Pigs

Availiable Mangalista Pigs

Boars 21 Piglets (Spring 2024) Availiable: Boars: 2 Gilts: 5 Barrows: 5 Piglets: 21 17

Curly Coats and Culinary Heritage: Exploring the History of Mangalitsa Pigs

The Mangalitsa pig, also known as Mangalica, is a Hungarian breed renowned for its unique appearance and flavorful meat. Here’s a brief history: Origins The Mangalitsa pig breed originated in the middle of the 19th century in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, specifically in the regions… Continue Reading “Curly Coats and Culinary Heritage: Exploring the History of Mangalitsa Pigs”

Unlocking the Health Benefits and Flavor of Mangalitsa Fat

Mangalista is a Hungarian heritage breed of hog. It is a rare breed in the United States but gaining more in popularity due to its unique meat and looks. It is a lard pig with a dense wool coat that allows them to survive… Continue Reading “Unlocking the Health Benefits and Flavor of Mangalitsa Fat”

Why Mangalista?

The Mangalista is a heritage breed of pig that hails from Hungary. It is known for its thick, Wooley coat making them look like a big teddy bear. Great Book for Pig Owners Our mangalista live on our family farm in the Minnesota woods… Continue Reading “Why Mangalista?”

2022 Mangalista litter

Our Mangalista breeders consist of a red boar named Curley, swallow belly sow named Nellie, and a blond named Shirley. This is their first litters. They were born September 2022. Both Shirley and Nellie had 8 piglets each. See our Sale Barn for the… Continue Reading “2022 Mangalista litter”