What is the difference between chorizo ​​and chistorra?

Hello friends! If you are a sausage lover like me, I'm sure they asked themselves more than once: what is the difference between chorizo ​​and chistorra? Well, in this article I am going to explain what chorizo ​​​​is and how it differs from chistorra.

The history of the sausage goes back quite a while. It is believed that it was brought to Spain by the Romans when they conquered the country and it has become a staple of Spanish culture. Over the years it was elaborated and evolved throughout the country.. According to various regional recipes it is based on minced meat mixed with pork fat and different types of dried peppers. It is also left to rest for a while and then stuffed into natural or artificial casing and the way of cooking is as follows:

• We can prepare in different ways, grilled, fried or boiled in olive oil.It can also be used as an ingredient in paellas or cooked on the grill.

Chistorra is a relatively new product, since I know introduced to the Basque Country at the end of the 19th century. It is a variety of autochthonous chorizo ​​from the Basque Country, Navarre and La Rioja.

It is mainly pork although it can also contain beef and/or lamb. usually if mix with spices like paprika, nutmeg, thyme or cinnamon to give it more flavor. The sausage is wrapped in a natural casing before being cooked over low heat.

• The best way to cook chistorra is boil it first in water for a few minutes and then fry them.

 

The main difference between chorizo ​​and chistorra is the size, since the chorizo ​​is bigger and firmer. The chistorra is a thin and long sausage made mainly from minced meat.. To see the type of varieties that there are.

 

Definitely, chorizo ​​and chistorra can be used in different ways in the kitchen. The flavor and texture give dishes a unique character. Do not hesitate, try them and you will appreciate their incomparable flavor! If you have more questions, you can contact us.