Carne de Ávila
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Carne de Ávila (Beef from Avila) is a
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for beef originating from the Province of Ávila in Spain. The designation was approved in 1988.


Overview

Carne de Ávila is produced exclusively from livestock of the Avileña-Black Iberian breed found throughout the region of Castile and León. The regulatory board is headquartered in the city of Ávila. The Avileña-Black Iberian breed is an evolved specimen from the
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, crossed with other breeds of the region, which has resulted in a small population of animals of uniform black coat, although some individuals exhibit degradations on the skin tone. Carne de Ávila is the source of the original raw t-bone, a typical dish of the Province of Ávila.


See also

* List of beef dishes


References


External links

*http://www.origenespana.es/socios/carne-de-avila/ *http://www.magrama.gob.es/imagenes/eu/Pliego_de_Condiciones_IGP_Carne_de_%C3%81vila_tcm7-141852_tcm9-309357.pdf *Recipe: http://www.acueducto2.com/how-to-cook-a-avila-ribeye/15332 {{DEFAULTSORT:Carne de Avila Spanish cuisine Beef dishes Products with protected designation of origin