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lamb · pork · Close equivalent

These cuts are closely equivalent — the same or nearly identical cut across different butchery traditions.

Both are PGI suckling-animal traditions (Portuguese suckling pig and Roman suckling lamb). Different animals, similar age class and ceremonial role.

Abbacchio
Lamb · Rack

The Roman tradition of suckling lamb, PGI-protected as 'Abbacchio Romano' since 2009. Lambs are slaughtered young (under 60 days, weighing 8–13kg) and the entire animal is broken…

NeckRackLoinChumpLegShoulderBreast
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Leitão da Bairrada
Pork · Whole

Portugal's PGI-protected suckling-pig roast — the signature dish of the Bairrada region in central Portugal. The whole young pig (typically 6 to 8 kilograms, slaughtered at four…

HeadBladeArm ShoulderLoinLegRibsBellyHock
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Names by country

CountryAbbacchioLeitão da Bairrada
🇺🇸United States—Bairrada-style suckling pig
🇬🇧United Kingdom—Bairrada-style suckling pig
🇵🇹Portugal—Leitão da Bairrada
🇧🇷Brazil—Leitão à Bairrada
🇮🇹ItalyAbbacchio—

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