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txistorra

spicy chorizo style sausage

Una cazuela de patatas con chistorra, en Madrid.

Also spelled chistorra, this bright red sausage is made in Spain and the French Basque Country with pork, a lot of paprika, garlic and salt. It’s usually served grilled or fried.

Basque Country and Béarn

Charcuterie

Text © Dana Facaros

Image by Jorge Díaz from Santiago de Chile, Chile