Refined by the power of yuzu citrus — a delicious brand pork that southern Kyushu is proud of.
Yuzu Pork is a Japanese brand pork (meigara-buta) from Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture and Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture, managed by Nanchiku Co., Ltd. Breed / crossbreeding: Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc.
Yuzu Pork is a committed brand pork handled by Nanchiku Co., Ltd., which has production bases in Miyazaki and Kagoshima Prefectures. Drawing attention as a flavorful pork born from incorporating yuzu citrus from Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture — known as one of southern Kyushu’s leading yuzu production areas — into the feed.
In rearing — a company original dedicated feed blending yuzu is given from 2 months before shipping. This yuzu is rich in antioxidant components such as Vitamin C and citric acid — greatly contributing to pork quality improvement. The breed raised is a three-breed cross — Duroc male crossed with a sow born from Landrace female × Large White male — drawing out well-balanced meat quality and umami.
The outstanding characteristic of Yuzu Pork is that it is rich in stearic acid — one type of saturated fatty acid — and has excellent antioxidant power. Less cloying fat — the aftertaste is clean yet umami is firmly felt — an appeal. Also richly containing imidazole dipeptide — known as a fatigue recovery component — with content varying by cut: fillet 440mg, loin 380mg, leg 310mg. Furthermore, also having the pleasing characteristic of minimal scum when used in simmered preparations and shabu-shabu — the ease of cooking is also well-received.
As eating methods — tonkatsu and katsu curry crispy-fried thick, and shabu-shabu with thin slices quickly blanched in hot water are standard — the inherent umami of pork can be fully savored. Yuzu Pork — raised utilizing southern Kyushu’s rich nature and regional specialties — is a specialty where the individuality unique to the production area shines.
Basic Information
- Name
Yuzu Pork - Production Area
Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture and Kanoya City, Kagoshima Prefecture - Management Body
Nanchiku Co., Ltd. - Breed / Crossbreeding
Female (Landrace × Large White) × Duroc - Meat Characteristics
Rich in saturated fatty acid (stearic acid), with high antioxidant power. Fat is not cloying and umami is concentrated; also rich in imidazole dipeptides. Little scum in the broth, so easy to cook - Feed Characteristics
Company-original dedicated feed blended with yuzu from Soo City, Kagoshima Prefecture, given for 2 months before shipment - Shipping Age
approx. 200 days - Annual Production
Approx. 10,000 head annually - Signature Dish
Thick-cut tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) / Katsu curry / Shabu-shabu - Certifications
Trademark registered: June 15, 2018 - Related URLs
Yuzu Pork — Nanchiku Co., Ltd.
Yuzu Pork (Nanchiku) — Miyakonojo City Homepage - Source
Branded Pork Guidebook 2026, p.199
Yuzu Pork — Nanchiku Co., Ltd.
Yuzu Pork (Nanchiku) — Miyakonojo City Homepage
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Last updated
6/21/2026
