Sobrasada | Soubressade
Sobrasada is a delicious Spanish charcuterie from the Balearic Islands, and from Mallorca in particular, where it is known as sobrasada de Mallorca. This pork speciality is prized for its mild, distinctive flavour, and also comes in a spicy version for those who prefer more heat.
How sobrasada is made
The pork is minced finely and mixed with paprika, salt and other spices, which give it its characteristic red colour. Sobrasada is also rich in saturated fat, which is what gives it its melting texture in the mouth.
Quality sobrasada
Sobrasada de Mallorca holds a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), guaranteeing its origin and its quality. This certification confirms that the charcuterie was made using the traditional methods of Mallorca and meets the established production standards.
Traditionally, sobrasada is eaten spread on bread or used as an ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes. It can also be served with drinks, alongside a glass of red wine.
In short, sobrasada is a culinary speciality of the Balearic Islands, from Mallorca precisely, known for its mild or spicy flavour. Made with pork, paprika, salt and spices, it has a unique taste and a characteristic red colour. Protected by its PGI, this Spanish charcuterie is a must for lovers of Mediterranean food.
You can buy your sobrasada online at Directos.eu, at the best value for money, and rediscover that unique flavour.
Wondering what sobrasada actually is, where it comes from and how to eat it? Our guide to sobrasada answers in detail.
Increasingly present in the restaurant trade, sobrasada has become one of the favourites of French cooking. Appreciated for its exceptional flavour, this Spanish product is also an important ingredient in many dishes. To source high-quality sobrasada, food professionals can turn to a charcuterie wholesaler such as Directos.eu.
Sobrasada, a traditional Spanish recipe
The earliest references to sobrasada go back to 15th-century Sicily, which is why some people credit the famous recipe with Italian origins. Its ingredients, however, are much closer to Spanish than to Italian cooking. Also called "soubressade" in French, sobrasada is therefore considered a Spanish charcuterie from the Balearic Islands.
The main ingredients of sobrasada
It most often comes in sausage form. Far simpler to prepare than you might think, this Spanish speciality is made with lean pork and pork fat, minced very finely. The charcuterie is seasoned with a handful of ingredients. Sobrasada is seasoned with salt, but it can also be enhanced with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme or oregano.
Some producers add pepper to give it a more pronounced flavour. For extra taste you can also season it with sweet or hot paprika, as well as garlic and many other ingredients. The red colour of this sausage comes mainly from the paprika. It is generally stuffed into a natural casing.
How is sobrasada eaten?
Much appreciated in France, sobrasada is rarely eaten on its own, even if some people prefer to eat it with nothing at all, because of its slightly soft texture. It is therefore usually eaten with bread. Some prefer it with good fresh, crusty bread, which pairs perfectly with the softness of the sausage.
Others serve it with Catalan tomato bread, as is done in the purest Spanish tradition. Sobrasada can also be served with potatoes to bring out more flavour. It can equally be used as a base condiment for many spiced dishes, and features as an ingredient in a great number of Mallorcan and Catalan recipes.
This spicy sausage should not be confused with the traditional Mallorcan sobrasada made from black pork. There are also different shapes of sobrasada on the market, some longer and thicker than others (bisbe, cular, rizada, bufeta, semi rizada, poltru, tarrina and more). Through Directos.eu you can order spicy or mild sobrasada, whichever you prefer.
Why buy sobrasada from a wholesaler?
Quality charcuterie is not only for private customers. If you work in catering or run a grocery, offering your customers a quality product matters. To source quality sobrasada, the best route is a charcuterie wholesaler. Buying from this meat wholesale specialist brings a number of advantages.
High-quality sobrasada
Sourcing sobrasada from a wholesaler means access to premium charcuterie. Thanks to a deep knowledge of the meat market, this wholesale professional knows exactly how to tell quality sobrasada from the average products found on the market.
A genuine wholesale expert, the charcuterie wholesaler knows how to find the most reliable sources of supply. It works with dependable suppliers whose products comply with European standards, which in turn allows it to offer safe, hygienic products to its customers.
Offering your customers high-quality products builds loyalty faster and more easily.
Regular promotional offers
Ordering sobrasada from a charcuterie wholesaler also means savings on your purchases. On top of relatively accessible prices, this wholesale expert runs promotional offers regularly. Buying from a wholesaler is therefore more advantageous than buying at retail.
The price of the sausages offered by the charcuterie wholesaler is set according to market rates and the quantity ordered. Professionals can also benefit from special rates when buying from a charcuterie wholesaler. Whether you are a professional or a private customer, get your sobrasada at the best price from Directos.eu.
Sobrasada and the pieds-noirs
Many French families know sobrasada not through Mallorca but through Algeria. The Oran region held a large population of Spanish descent, coming in good part from Alicante, Valencia and the Balearics. It brought its charcuterie along, and soubressade stayed in pied-noir memory as a fixture of the kémia, the spread of small dishes served with drinks.
Memories vary from one family to the next: some describe a spreadable paste, others a firmer, spicier sausage, depending on what the local butcher made. The closest product today is spicy sobrasada from Mallorca, whose chilli gives the bite associated with that taste.
That is the sobrasada we offer here, in mild and spicy versions, both under the PGI Mallorca. To learn everything about the product, its origin and its uses, see our guide to sobrasada.
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