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Sausages & HamSpanish love their chorizo and jamon, but there are many varieties of both. Morcilla, salchichón and lomo are a few sausages. Sausages are eaten with a piece of bread or added to soups, stews - cocidos or estofados. Ham comes in all qualities and prices and is eaten alone or used in recipes. Both of these are staples of Spanish cuisine, no matter how they are served!
Chorizo Sausage - Many Varieties
Spanish "chorizo," pork sausage seasoned with paprika and garlic is eaten all over Spain. It comes in all shapes and sizes - fresh, soft, semi-cured and dry to name a few. Jamón Español - Spanish Ham
Spanish ham is greatly prized as a gourmet food both in Spain and around the world. Find out why! Introduction to Morcilla
Morcilla is generally a thicker sausage, about 2 ½ to 3 inches across, stuffed with pig’s blood, rice, onions and spices. It is eaten as a "tapa" or put into stews. La Española
This shop is located in Southern California and is one of the best ways to purchase Spanish-style sausages, meats and hams - and they will ship right to your front door. |
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