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Butifarra al Jerez

Cultural Context

Butifarra al Jerez hails from the Andalusian region of Spain, where the rich tradition of sausage-making meets the local love for sherry wine. This dish exemplifies the Spanish culinary practice of combining simple, quality ingredients to create flavorful meals. Often enjoyed in tapas bars or as a hearty family dinner, it showcases the versatility of butifarra and the depth of flavor that sherry imparts. Today, variations can be found across Spain, with each region adding its unique twist.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb pork jowl
1 lb pork butt
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 natural sausage casings
2 cups seasonal vegetables
4 slices bread
1 medium tomato
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

butifarra sausages

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

sherry

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

White wine provides acidity similar to sherry.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often cheaper and adds crunch.

1

Put on gloves.

2

Cut pork jowl into roughly four pieces.

3

Cut pork butt into rough chunks.

4

Grind the pork jowl and pork butt together.

5

Season the ground pork with salt and pepper.

6

Work the meat and fat together by pounding to emulsify.

7

Load the sausage stuffer with the sausage mixture.

8

Prepare the natural casings for stuffing.

9

Control the pressure while stuffing the casings with the sausage mixture.

10

Twist the sausages to form individual links, pinching to secure them.

11

Grill seasonal vegetables over wood-fired coals.

12

Prepare pan con tomate by toasting bread and rubbing it with tomato.

13

Drizzle the toasted bread with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

skilletgrillbowlspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

ButifarraButifarra with Sherry
Local Name: Butifarra al Jerez

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