Botifarra

Botifarra

Botifarra is a traditional Catalan pork sausage. This recipe will guide you through the process of making your own homemade botifarra.

Ingredients

  • Sausage casing (10 feet)
  • Nutmeg (1 teaspoon)
  • Black pepper (1 tablespoon)
  • Salt (2 tablespoons)
  • Pork belly (500 g, minced)
  • Pork shoulder (1 kg, minced)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the minced pork shoulder and pork belly.
  2. Add the salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to the meat and mix well.
  3. Rinse the sausage casing under cold water and keep it in a bowl of water.
  4. Stuff the meat mixture into the sausage casing, twisting it every 4 inches to form links.
  5. Prick the sausages all over with a pin to eliminate any air bubbles.
  6. Let the sausages rest in the refrigerator for 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
  7. To cook the botifarra, grill or fry them over medium heat until they are browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 60 minutes • Calories: 500 • Fat: 35g • Carbs: 5g • Protein: 40g • Sodium: 1500mg • Sugar: 1g