Botillo del Bierzo

Botillo del Bierzo is a meat product made by stuffing various cuts of pigs meat, mostly rib and tail meat, into the casing. Botillo del Bierzo is then marinated with garlic and paprika, smoked and cured. It is traditionally produced in the region of El Bierzo.

It is oval-shaped, red in color and usually weighs between 500 and 1600 grams. Botillo del Bierzo has an intense flavor and smokey aroma. One of the main ingredients in this product is paprika, which has been traditionally cultivated in the Bierzo region and is used in this product as a preservative.