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biroldo

ancient Tuscan blood sausage

An age-old rustic sausage with a soft consistancy, made of pig's blood, head, heart and tongue, mixed with spices.

Three different kinds, the biroldo della Garfagnana, biroldo delle Apuane and biroldo di Lucca are designated PAT.

Cured Meats and Sausages

Slow Food

Tuscany

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Giaccai, Creative Commons License