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Chorizo sausage

Chorizo sausage...

Sometimes the culinary preferences of the population of the same country can be radically different from each other. It seems that people live in the same state, speak the same language, but love and prefer their traditional dishes, which have been made for centuries according to family recipes by residents of a particular region, city or village. A vivid example of such culinary diversity in the territory of one state is sunny Spain. The Spaniards gave the world not a single true masterpiece of world cooking and a treat for foodies.

What meat products are worth, which are made in Spain and delivered to a specialized store around the world. Ham or jamon meat, lomo sausages, salchichon and the world famous chorizo sausage. All these meat products are included in the "golden fund" of Spanish culinary art. True foodies and connoisseurs of meat, as well as sausages, can appreciate the beauty of chorizo or choriso sausages. As a rule, chorizo sausage is made from coarsely chopped pieces of pork meat.

It is noteworthy that chorizo sausage is considered its national dish not only in Spain, but also in Portugal, as well as in Latin America. The main feature or highlight of chorizo sausage can be considered a unique combination of the spicy and at the same time savoury taste of a meat product. Professionals argue that it's all about paprika, which is used in the process of making chorizo sausage. It's the peppers that give the pork sausage a delicious taste and a savoury, memorable scent.

In Latin America, a burning version of chorizo sausage is made using chili peppers. In accordance with the classic recipe, chorizo sausage is made from large pieces of pork meat, which is pre-beaten and then pressed in a special way. In some areas and regions of Spain, also Portugal, chorizo sausage is made from minced pork. The chorizo sausage preparation process differs by the fact that at a certain stage, according to the production technology, the meat product is placed in wine.

A noble drink made by Spanish winemakers gives the finished sausage product a complete taste and aroma. It is worth noting that chorizo sausage belongs to the elite varieties of Spanish sausages, which require a certain way to serve the finished dish to the table. Spanish culinary traditions prescribe the manufacture of sandwiches from chorizo sausage. Bread is impregnated with olive oil, and medium-thickness slices of sausage product are laid on top.

In addition, chorizo sausage is part of the original ingredients for the famous tapas beer snack. Choriz sausage is made in most of the Spanish state. However, each area will have its own unique recipe and way of making a treat for the true gourmets of Spanish chorizo sausage.


chorizo sausages 455 kCal

The energy value of chorizo sausage (Ratio of proteins, fats, carbohydrates - ju):

Proteins: 24.1 g (~ 96 kCal)
Fats: 38.27 g. (~ 344 kCal)
Carbohydrates: 1.86 g (~ 7 kCal)

Energy ratio (bj | y): 21% | 76% | 2%