The versatility of Spanish white-coated pork products is inexhaustible and whoever has them on hand can make endless preparations, innovating and letting themselves be seduced by their flavor and tradition.
Best of all, the Spanish white-coated pig is characterized by coming from sustainable farms, which are governed by the highest European standards and are also raised with animal welfare with the idea of acquiring the necessary nutrients from a top-quality product. be it an appetizer, entree or dinner.
“Products such as Spanish chorizo, Serrano ham and pork loin are characterized by their high protein content, they are also rich in minerals such as phosphorus, iron, zinc and B vitamins (B1, B3 and B12). And unsaturated fatty acids predominate, so they can be consumed with confidence if it is a balanced diet,” says Jorge Quiroga, an expert Spanish charcuterie chef.
Autumn: Valencian style rice with Spanish chorizo
½ kg of clams
½ kg of mussels
50 ml of olive oil
200 grams of rice
1 red and green bell pepper
2 tomatoes
200 gr of Spanish chorizo
100 ml of white wine
1 onion
1 clove garlic
Preparation:
Cut the onion into cubes, squares or brunoise, along with the garlic, add it after filling the pan with olive oil and fry.
Once the onion is well browned, add the red and green peppers, cut into long strips; when it takes color, add the rice and mark it so that everything is well browned.
When everything is well browned, add the cubed or crushed tomatoes in the juicer.
When everything reaches the correct temperature, white wine is poured to quench the preparation and give it flavour. When the alcohol has evaporated, add the clams and mussels.
Ideal for this, to have a background.
It can be prepared with a little vegetables, with some mussels and clams to create a soup.
Otherwise, only with water. This is added until it covers the preparation and let it cook for about 20 minutes. It is seasoned with salt and pepper.
It is recommended that the pot or pan be covered with alusa paper so that the steam does not escape and that the rice cooks completely.
It is served accompanied by pieces of lemon on top of these.