
Meat
Txistorra
A thin fresh pork sausage from Navarre and the Basque Country, seasoned with garlic and paprika. It is grilled or fried and is very popular as a snack, at gastronomic society gatherings and at local festivals.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Pass the meat and fat through a meat grinder with a coarse plate, or chop them finely by hand if you don't have one.
- Peel and chop the garlic, finely snip the parsley. Add them to the meat with the paprika, chilli, salt, pepper and oregano.
- Knead the mixture by hand for 3 to 4 minutes, until it becomes firm and even.
- Rinse the casing in cold water, then fill it using a funnel, pressing gently and leaving no air. Make links about 15 cm long by tying off the ends.
- Prick the sausages in a few places with a needle so they don't burst while cooking.
- Grill the txistorra in a pan over medium heat for 12 to 15 minutes, turning them regularly, or on a barbecue over low heat.
- Let rest for 2 minutes, cut into pieces and serve warm with country bread.
Variations and tips
Casing-free version. Shape into small flattened patties and fry in a pan for 4 to 5 minutes per side: the taste stays the same.
Using what's available here. A fresh pork sausage seasoned with garlic and paprika will work very well in place of txistorra.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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