Torreznos are a typical Spanish snack made of pork belly. They are very popular and Tasty. There are practically consumed throughout Spain, in fact, they are considered Gastronomic Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Thanks to Gastronomic Spain, you can buy torreznos and enjoy them wherever you are, as well as many other different Spanish dishes.
What are pork torreznos?
According to RAE, torreznos are pieces of fried or for frying bacon. In other words, they are bacon strips that can be fried, sauteed in the pan or toast on a grill. Normally, when you cook them the become very crispy on the skin side.
The torrezno is one of the parts that comes out of the pork rib and it is a very energetic food. In the province of Ávila were commonly eaten for breakfast, although they can also simply be served fried or heated in a bowl with a bit of oil.
Moreover, they can also be presented as bacon strips, which, marinated with oregano and paprika, are a delight. Next, we will highlight two different spectacular types of torreznos that are available in Gastronomic Spain.
Soria torreznos
Since 2013, Soria torrezno has been declared as a Guarantee Mark of Castile and Leon. This mark of guarantee is a sign used by a plurality of companies under the control and authorization of the certification of different products. In the case of the marinated bacon from Soria, it must comply the common requirements of quality, constituents, geographical origin, technical conditions and method of production.
Soria’s torreznos fall within the category of cured meats, as well as the chorizo from Leon or the ham from Alpujarra. But specifically, torreznos of Soria, protected under this warranty mark, are a very high-qualified product, and they are made exclusively in the province of Soria.
Tendilla torreznos
Tendilla torrezno is another brand that you can find in Gastronomic Spain. They may not be the most famous ones, but we can assure you that they are exceptional. They come from the town of Tendilla, in the province of Guadalajara.
How to fry torreznos?
This marinated bacon is very popular in many places in Spain, in fact you can buy them at Gastronomic Spain. Buy if you enjoy cooking and you want to make your own torreznos, here you have an incredible and easy recipe:
The ingredients you are going to need are: marinated bacon (the amount you want) and sunflower oil.
Steps:
1. Firstly, let the bacon dry at room temperature for 24h. Cover it with kitchen paper so that it does not get dirty.
2. Pour sunflower oil into a large skillet and put it on low heat.
3. As the temperature oil rises, cut the bacon into strips (approximately 2,5cm)
4. Place the strips in the skillet with the skin downward.
5. Fry the torreznos for 30 minutes over medium heat. Oil should cover half torrezno.
6. After few minutes, bubbles will begin to appear on the skin. Leave them till they spread over the entire surface.
7. Turn for side cooking and also to encourage bubbles to appear. The final cooking time will depend on the pan and the heat used.
8. Once the skin is completely covered with bubbles. We remove the torreznos from the pan with a skimmer.
9. Let it cool for a few minutes before eating.
10. Enjoy this delicious torrezno tapa!
Differences between torreznos and pork rinds
It is very easy to confuse torreznos with pork rinds since they look quite similar. Basically, the only difference between the two products is the content. Torrezno is the frying of the skin and the subcutaneous fat of the pork, while the rind is exclusively composed of the skin of the pork, excluding its fat. With this simple and clear explanation, you will no longer have problem differentiating them. Both products are available in Gastronomic Spain.
Buying torreznos online and home delivery
Do you live in a place where marinated pork bacon does not exist but still, you want to buy it? Do not worry, Gastronomic Spain has the solution. In the Gastronomic Spain online shop, you will find the best and tastiest torreznos in the world at the best price. In addition, you will also find more than 850 typical products of Spanish cuisine such as pork rinds, Iberian ham, sausages, and all kinds of food that you can imagine.
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