We all agree that the best cold meats are found in Spain, right? They say that the truths hurt, but in this case, it is very evident that the great variety of cold meat types is found in our peninsula.
If you live abroad and are tired of searching and not finding the different types of cold meats that our country offers, you have come to the perfect place.
In this article we are going to show you what type of cod meats are the most typical and demanded by Spaniards, and which are not Spanish. And finally, we will advise you where to buy all these different types of cold meats online.
Are you ready?
Types of typical Spanish cold meats
The different types of typical cold meats that you can find in our country is very wide. The Iberian ham would be at the top of the cold meats, but it would take a whole article to focus on that product alone.
Today, we are going to delve into other types of cold meats, very sought-after, rich and in demand that you surely know about, but you would not know how to differentiate them.
These products are chorizo, Iberian salchichón, fuet, loo embuchado and Easter cold meat (longaniza de Pascua). For this we have come, to guide you and become an expert in the different types of typical Spanish cold meats.
Chorizo from Cantimpalos
One of the most popular and most sought-after cold meats on the world is the Spanish chorizo, specifically, the Chorizo de Cantimpalos.
It is true that there are many types of chorizos, but Chorizo from Cantimpalos is one of the best known in the world. And it is no coincidence, since its exquisite flavour and juiciness make it a delicacy to discover.
Chorizo from Cantimpalos comes from the province of Segovia. It is usually presented in string form, that is, in a horseshoe shape, and is characterized by its lack of bacon. Among the ingredients that make up these types of cold meat are fresh white pork meat, salt, minced garlic, spices such as oregano and the key ingredient, paprika de la Vera
A real delight that Segovia offers us. In addition, it has the certificate of Protected Geographical Indication of Cantimpalos (PGI). This means that among the existing types of cold meats, Cantimpalo chorizo is a Certified Quality Food since it has protection of the personal brand and determines a quality or reputation which must be located.
A show for the most exquisite palates.
Iberian salchichón
The Iberian salchichón is one of the stars of the Iberian world. Iberian salchichón is a type of cold meat with a strong traditional character. It is made from high quality Iberian pork, some bacon content, salt, black pepper, nut meg and sugar.
The Iberian salchichón has strong aroma but without being excessive. This aromatic character is provided by the spices and seasonings used while making it. It has a strong flavour, with a touch of spice from black pepper, making it delicious for any special occasion.
No wonder the most popular among the types of Iberian cold meats are the chorizo, the caña de lomo (lomo embuchado) and the salchichón.
Fuet
Fuet is the most popular among the cold meat types. It comes from Catalan gastronomy and is a type of cold meat highly appreciated for its organoleptic characteristics.
The Espetec fuet, also recognized as petador, secallona or tastet, is made with straight lean and bacon cold meats, salt and spices. Its smooth unmistakable flavour brings it into the market as a type of cold meat perfect for snacking between meals.
It is the perfect snack.
Lomo embuchado
The lomo embuchado is one of the clichés of our gastronomy, It is a type of cured loin made with pork, free of external fat, salted, marinated and finally stuffed.
The lomo embuchado differs from the rest of the cold meats due to its meat, since it is minced, marinated and stuffed into a one-piece natural pig gut.
Longaniza de Pascua (Ester longaniza)
Another of the main dishes among the types of sausages is the longaniza, especially the Easter longaniza.
The longaniza is a fresh or cured cold meat, made from minced and marinated pork. Specifically, the Easter cold meat, or also widely recognized as the Easter llonganissa, originates from the Valencian Community. Its consumption can be varied, both fried and roasted, but its most common form is to be consumed raw.
Do not be shy and try it, you will be delighted.
Differences between chorizo and longaniza
All types of cold meats are very similar, especially cold meats fuet and salchichón. But in this article, we want to differentiate the sausage and chorizo. Both types of cold meats are of Spanish origin, made from pork seasoned with spices, but their presentations is very different. Although in the case of longaniza, pork can be mixed with pieces of beef.
Although the most important difference is the sausage in casing, the chorizo has a length of between 40-55 millimetres, while the longaniza is finer, forming a casing of 25-35 millimetres.
And of course, the colour. Both, the chorizo and the longaniza, can be distinguished with the naked eye since the chorizo has that reddish colour, so characteristic of the paprika, while the longaniza has a more garnet tone. This difference is caused by the spices of each f the cold meats.
It is true what they say… there’s no accounting for taste. What is certain is that both types of cold meats are pleasant, either as tapas or as an accompaniment to a main dish.
Where can I buy different types of cold meats online?
After the masterclass of the best types of cold meats in our country, the only thing left to do is taste them and pass sentence.
Thanks to Gastronomic Spain, you can find all types of cold meats in our online store. The Chorizo from Cantimpalos, the Iberian cold meat, the fuet, the lomo embuchado or the Easter longaniza are some of the most popular. In our catalogue you will be able to search for many more types of cold meats, typical of Spanish gastronomy.
In addition, we also have a wide range of Iberian hams, as well as canned fish and seafood or a large cellar of Albariños wine. You will find all the typical Spanish products at Gastronomic Spain at an unbeatable price and with totally FREE shipping costs to anywhere in Europe with order over 79.99 €.
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