Botifarra with Catalan Twist

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2.2 lbs) ground pork 1 kg (2.2 lbs) ground pork
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• Natural sausage casings Natural sausage casings

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 25g, 9g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 1g, 0g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, minced garlic, black pepper, smoked paprika, thyme, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. 2.
   Soak the natural sausage casings in cold water for about 30 minutes to soften them.
3. 3.
   Attach a sausage stuffer to a meat grinder or use a sausage stuffer machine.
4. 4.
   Slide the soaked casings onto the sausage stuffer tube, leaving a small overhang.
5. 5.
   Stuff the sausage mixture into the casings, twisting them at regular intervals to form individual sausages.
6. 6.
   Once all the sausages are stuffed, tie off the ends of each sausage with kitchen twine.
7. 7.
   Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
8. 8.
   Grill the sausages for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and have a golden-brown exterior.
9. 9.
   Remove the sausages from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
10. 10.
    Serve the Botifarra hot with your favorite accompaniments.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ground pork — Ensure that the ground pork has a good balance of fat and lean meat for a juicy and flavorful sausage.

Tips & Tricks

• If you prefer a spicier sausage, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• To enhance the smoky flavor, grill the sausages over charcoal or wood chips.
• Serve the Botifarra with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the grilled Botifarra sausages on a platter, garnished with fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme. Accompany them with crusty bread, mustard, and a selection of pickles for a traditional Catalan experience.

Presentation advice

Arrange the sausages in a zigzag pattern on the platter, with the fresh herbs sprinkled over them. This will create an appealing visual display that showcases the deliciousness of the Botifarra.