What is pork Sobrasada?

Sobrassada in Balearic or Sobrasada in Spanish, is a raw, cured sausage from the Balearic Islands (Spain) made with ground pork, paprika and salt and other spices.

How do you eat Sobrasada?

Sobrasada can be eaten spread on sourdough as a tapas dish and is extra delicious with the addition of goat cheese. For breakfast or supper, try spreading Sobrasada on your sourdough toast and topping with a fried egg. To cook: Sobrasada can be used to flavour meat, fish and vegetable dishes.

How is Sobrasada made?

Sobrasada is made from cured raw pork mixed with salt, pepper, and hot paprika. Like nduja, it has the benefit of a soft texture.

Can I freeze Sobrasada?

Can sobrasada be frozen? Yes, sobrasada can be frozen, but like all meats and sausages, in the process of freezing and thawing the product loses tenderness and flavor.

Is Sobrasada like chorizo?

Is it a chorizo or is it a pâté? Well its both, a spreadable chorizo. Traditionally Sobrasada is eaten on (un-salted) bread, then topped in a variety of ways: with honey, sugar or apricot jam. However it can also be used used with meat, fish and vegetable dishes.

How long does Sobrasada last?

Once open, keep in a fresh and dry place, and consume within two weeks. If you think you may need to keep it longer, keep it in the fridge up to 6 months, but take it out 15 minutes before using to allow it to recover its properties.

Does sobrasada need to be refrigerated?

How long does sobrasada last in the fridge?

Each sobrasada comes wrapped in an attractive paper wrap with each piece weighs around 350g. Once opened keep in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days. The product has 9 months shelf life from date of manufacture.

Is Sobrasada the same as Nduja?

‘Nduja (Calabrian: [nˈduːja]) is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage from the region of Calabria in Southern Italy. It is similar to sobrassada from the Balearic Islands in Spain, and is loosely based on the French andouille.