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Eating tapas has become one of the most typical Spanish customs all over the world. But, what is a tapa? A tapa is a small portion appetizer, which you can usually eat in one or two bites, that is normally served with a drink as a tasting and is eaten as an aperitif before lunch or dinner.
Read NowIn Spain, there are more than 260 varieties of oil. Of all of them, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the most renowned for its high quality. Depending on the production process, we can distinguish two large groups. On the one hand, coupage extra virgin olive oil, which is made from different types of olives
Read NowIn Spain there are more than 100 varieties of cheeses made by artisans. Of these 100 varieties, 26 have Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) and 3 more have Protected Geographical Indications (IGP), being Manchego the most famous above all.
Read NowJamón Ibérico (Ibérico ham), Serrano ham, pata negra ham, acorn-fed ham, cebo ham, bodega (cellar) ham, gran reserva ham, cebo de campo ham. All these terms are used to define the typology of the different qualities of ham available in Spain.
Read NowSpain is a true kingdom of sausages (embutidos), which emerged as a way of extending the shelf life of meats, but nowadays, beyond a method of preservation, they are a delicious way of consuming pork. These are the most popular:
Read NowManchego, easily the most well-known Spanish cheese throughout the world, is beloved for its rich, buttery taste and compact consistency.Manchego sheep’s cheese is usually made from pasteurized milk and needs to be matured for a minimum of 30 days to a maximum of 2 years.
Read NowSpanish chorizo is the most popular pork charcuterie in Spain and is a must in any Spanish kitchen and restaurant. A sausage to be considered as chorizo needs to be made with garlic and paprika, cured in the open air or smoked, contain minced pork as the main base, and be marinated with spices
Read NowFuet, also called Espetec, is arguably Catalonia´s most popular cured sausage, and also quite popular throughout Spain. This thin, soft and tender sausage is made from lean pork seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices and finely minced fat. It is stuffed into a thin pork casing with a caliber of 34 – 36 mm.
Read NowPimentón de la Vera is presumably the best paprika in the world. It comes from the region of La Vera, in the north of Caceres (Extremadura, Spain). This is a product that should not be missing in any kitchen. Pimentón ranks among the most popular ingredients in Spanish cooking, competing with saffron for spice shelf space. The peppers used in La Vera come from the Ocales variety, known for a deep red color. The paprika they make is the most famous in Spain and goes into the best quality dishes and cured meats.
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