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A Very Special Welcome

To all gourmets, gourmands and food lovers and
Everybody who enjoys good food at its best;
For eating now or transforming the table
into the most enjoyable pleasure...

That's what "On The Pig's Back" is all about. Our shop is located in the centre of Cork's historic English Market where we sell the finest ingredients from the best producers using local sources whenever possible. Our products are for those who see food and cooking as lifes necessities as well as lifes greatest pleasures.

On the Pig's Back has been established in the English Market for the past 10 years. Just a walk through the aisles of this market is in itself a pleasure. The stalls display the best fish and meat in Ireland including Corks traditional tripe and drisheen, breads, fresh fruit and vegetables, olives, pastries and a fabulous restaurant overlooking the busy market.

Our extensive range of products is all of superior quality. The Irish Farmhouse Cheese and French Farmhouse Cheese is carefully selected from the finest producers and sold in superlative conditions. We have a wonderful range of Cured Meats from local and continental suppliers. The Homemade Patés and Terrines are made in our own in store kitchen from traditional French recipes handed down through my family and you can enjoy it with the finest of Fresh Bread made by Declan Ryan from Arbutus bread. We also make fabulous fresh sandwiches from our products including home cooked ham. Our quiches, pizza, croissants with cheese-ham-béchamel, vegetarian filo pastries etc. are all baked daily and you can buy them hot or cold.

Other gourmet products include an extensive French epicerie range including foie gras, cassoulets, sauces, dried mushrooms, mustards, galettes from Brittany, ready meals from a duck farm in Normandy and the best of Irish Local products ranging from tasty fresh sausages, locally smoked bacon to homemade jams, sauces, dressings, chocolates and biscuits.

We do a seasonal gift basket and also make up gift baskets on demand. For enquiries and orders contact us by email, telephone or fax.

I hope you enjoy your visit to our site and please call again.

Bon Appétit!!!
Isabelle Sheridan


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