Spanish Meat Delicacies

Why not add some Spanish products to your table? Especially since this cuisine is so familiar to us. The foods here aren’t too spicy; they always have a special, refined touch.You can choose from high-quality cheeses and meat products. By the way, keep in mind: if you buy a whole ham, you’ll need a ham knife to slice it. In addition to these products, you can also serve a salad dressed with Spanish oils and pair it with a delicious wine. We, in turn, will take a closer look at Spanish cured meats. And it’s not just ham. The highest-quality Spanish sausages are also made from cured meat. Let’s explore the different types of these sausages and how to choose them.

Spanish sausages

I’m sure all of you have heard of a sausage called fuet. It has a rather distinctive appearance, so it’s easy to recognize. It’s thin, long, and covered in edible white mold. All the Spanish sausages we’ll be discussing are made from air-dried meat. This means they keep well, contain no preservatives, and have excellent flavor. You can find them at specialty stores. Fuet is characterized by a light, mushroomy flavor.

The thicker salchichón sausage is made from finely chopped meat. Spices are added to it, which only enhance the flavor. These are pepper and oregano. Of course, salt is also added. It is the only natural preservative present in each of the Spanish sausages we have mentioned. In addition to meat, there is also fat, which makes the sausage soft and easy to eat.

It’s impossible to talk about chorizo without admiration. At first glance, it’s a reddish-colored sausage. But this color isn’t due to the meat itself, but rather the addition of sweet paprika, which makes many dishes tastier and richer in flavor. You can prepare a meat platter with sausages as well as jamón. Be sure to purchase a jamón knife for slicing the meat. You’ll also need to buy a ceramic sharpening stone to keep your knife sharp.

Jamón

You’ll need to choose between Iberico and Serrano ham. The former has a more refined flavor, is made from the meat of semi-wild pigs, but is also more expensive. The latter is a good choice if you’re just starting to explore Spanish delicacies. You’ll need a ham knife designed for this type of ham. Another essential accessory is a ham holder. This is a special stand for holding the ham leg.