What is Sobrasada de Mallorca?

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Sobrasada de Mallorca is a sausage that has been traditionally produced in Mallorca since the 16th century. In the 18th century, paprika was added to the recipe, thus changing its appearance and flavor. There are seven types of sobrasada on the market: Longaniza, Rizada, Semirizada, Culana, Bufeta, Poltru, Bisbe, and Black pig sobrasada.

They are of different shapes and weights, and black pig sobrasada is made exclusively using the meat of indigenous black pig that is reared in Mallorca. Sobrasada de Mallorca is made exclusively from pork meat, paprika, salt, and pepper without the addition of any natural or artificial colorings.

All of the ingredients are stuffed into the casing and cured in drying rooms. Mallorcan sobrasada is eaten spread on bread, usually with honey or jam.