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Chorizo and cheese: the winning combinations
The combination of chorizo and cheese is one of the best that can be found in Western cuisine. Generally easy and quick to make, it is very popular with true gourmets. Directos.eu presents some recipes in which cheese and chorizo combine wonderfully and which you can easily make at home. Chorizo melted cheese This foolproof recipe can be made in just a few minutes. You can enjoy this dish as an informal aperitif during family reunions, meetings with friends or even lovers. This is one of the simple and delicious ways to enjoy chorizo accompanied by cheese. For this recipe, you will...
The process of curing chorizo: the secret of its unique flavor
Excellent combination of meat and pork fat as well as spices, chorizo is a very popular delicious sausage. Its atypical red color comes from Pimenton, a variety of paprika. To obtain this meaty texture and exceptional taste, chorizo follows a unique traditional manufacturing and maturing process. How does the chorizo curing process take place? Chopping meat for chorizo To make chorizo, you must first select and then chop the meat as well as the bacon. The choice of meat used to make this Spanish salami is very important, as it determines the type of chorizo to have. The original chorizo like that from...
How to choose your chorizo?
Chorizo is a charcuterie widely used in spicy recipes, particularly in part of Mediterranean cuisine. This star of aperitifs captivates with its delicious flavor. It comes in many varieties to suit everyone's tastes. However, the rule is the same as for all other cold meats: to fully enjoy chorizo, you must choose a product of very good quality. Here are some elements to take into account when choosing what is sometimes called a "spicy sausage". Check the color and diameter of the chorizo Rich in flavor, chorizo is distinguished from other sausages by its bright red color. This special shade is linked...
What is the best chorizo?
A spicy and smoked sausage, chorizo is no longer a charcuterie to present. As an aperitif, as a pizza topping, in a salad or even as a sauce dish, this delicious food can be enjoyed in different ways. What is the best chorizo for successful dishes? What is the best chorizo? The quality of chorizo depends in particular on the meat used for its preparation and the way in which it was chopped. The best chorizo should be neither too fatty nor too salty. You can enjoy it as an aperitif or in your preparations. In the selection of quality cold meats from...
Which wine to choose with charcuterie like Catalan fuet?
Wine, cheese and charcuterie go well together, they say. Choosing the ideal wine to accompany charcuterie remains difficult for most consumers. Directos.eu presents here the best wines to accompany your dry sausage and the criteria for choosing them. Red wine and Spanish charcuterie Red wine does not necessarily go well with charcuterie. Fat has a rather negative effect on the tannins of red wine. The latter indeed become hard and dry, giving an unpleasant sensation in the mouth. You will have the impression of consuming a metallic object. However, for raw sausages like Catalan Fuet, well-acidified red wine is a great accompaniment....
How to cook Catalan fuet?
A popular dish of Spanish origin, Catalan fuet can be prepared in several ways. Over the years, recipes based on or made with this Spanish dry sausage have multiplied. Directos.eu shows you here different ways to cook Catalan fuet. Fuet Salad Catalan fuet is a perfect ingredient for making a salad. This is a recipe made with lettuce shoots, arugula and lamb's lettuce. You then add the tasty espectec in the form of tacos and cherry tomatoes. Since the salad accepts almost any ingredient, some people also add spring onions. Croquettes stuffed with fuet Croquettes are a dish that actually accepts any kind...
Fuet Catalan vs. other sausages: the differences and particularities
Fuet Catalan is a dry Spanish sausage very popular for its unique taste and firm texture . What makes this charcuterie so special compared to the others? Directos.eu makes you discover the peculiarities of Catalan fuet and its differences with other sausages. What are the particularities of Catalan fuet? Also called Espetec, Catalan fuet is a dry sausage from Catalonia. It has many peculiarities that make it famous. Ingredients Catalan fuet is made from top quality pork. Added to this are ingredients such as garlic, black pepper and Espelette pepper. Unlike other sausages, it does not contain paprika, which is a common ingredient in...
The different varieties of Catalan fuet: a universe of tastes and textures
Catalan fuet is a traditional charcuterie from the region of Catalonia, Spain . Made from pork, salt and spices, there are several varieties of Catalan fuet. Each of them has its own ingredients and taste characteristics. Directos.eu presents you with different varieties of Catalan fuet, some as tasty as the others. Catalan fuet Espetec Catalan fuet “Espetec” is a variety of dry sausage that is very popular in Spain. It is distinguished by its elongated and thin shape, which makes it a practical sausage to take away and snack on. The manufacturing process of the Espetec is similar to that of...
The tradition of Catalan fuet: history and origins of this Spanish charcuterie
Catalan fuet is a traditional charcuterie from Catalonia, a region located in the northeast of Spain. It is now very well known for its spicy flavors and its texture. What are the origins of Catalan fuet and where can you buy this delicious charcuterie? Directos.eu tells you all about this traditional Spanish dish. The origins of Catalan fuet The history of Catalan fuet dates back to ancient Rome, when the Roman legions introduced the culture of cured meats to Catalonia. The Romans were known for their love of meat and their expertise in charcuterie. They transmitted their know-how to the inhabitants of Catalonia,...
How and how long to store a Catalan fuet?
Highly appreciated for its unique flavors, Catalan fuet nevertheless requires careful attention as to its conservation. Find out with Directos.eu how and how long to store a Catalan fuet. How to store a Catalan fuet? In general, it is advisable to store the Catalan fuet in a ventilated, cool and dark place. The ideal storage temperature should be between 12 and 18°C. You must protect your dry sausage from sunlight. The first means of preserving Catalan fuet is the sausage box. However, make sure that the container is not completely closed. Thus, a wooden sausage box with holes is recommended. You can also...
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