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Botifarra de Ceba, Spanish blood sausage. 1001 Greatest Sausage Recipes.

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Botifarra de Ceba

Cultural Context

Originating from Catalonia, Botifarra de Ceba is a traditional sausage that showcases the region's rich culinary heritage. Made primarily from pork and onions, this dish is often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing warmth and community. Today, variations can be found across Spain and beyond, with each region adding its unique twist to this beloved sausage.

CatalanESCataloniamain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
650 grams hog casings
onions
fat
blood
oregano

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

1

Soak 650 grams of hog casings in water for 1 hour.

2

Chop onions and cook them for 1 hour until cooled down.

3

Grind the cooked onions with some fat through a quarter inch plate.

4

Add blood to the ground mixture, along with oregano.

5

Stuff the mixture into the hog casings, tying them off securely.

6

Cook the stuffed sausages in boiling water for about 45 minutes, ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

7

Carefully remove the sausages from the water.

Cooking Techniques

mixingsautéingstuffinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grinderpanthermometer

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

pork

Also Known As

Catalan Onion SausageBotifarra d'Olla
Local Name: Botifarra de Ceba

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