This week we are making our way through the famous “The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria”, often simply referred to as “La Boqueria” one of the citys foremost tourist landmarks. The market has a very diverse selection of goods so we figured we would tie some shopping with our Check~In Specials. Today we shop for Chorizo. The first mention of the Boqueria market in Barcelona dates from 1217, when tables were installed near the old city gate to sell meat. From December 1470 onwards, a pig market was held at this site; at this time it was known as Mercat Bornet. Spanish Chorizo can be a fresh sausage, in which case it must be cooked before eating. In Europe, it is more frequently a fermented, cured, smoked sausage, in which case it is often sliced and eaten without cooking, and can be added as an ingredient to add flavor to other dishes. Spanish chorizo gets its distinctive smokiness and deep red color from dried smoked red peppers. As you talk with the butcher and sample not only chorizo but Jamon also you might just start thinking of what you want for dinner tonight. After a day of wondering the grounds of this almost 800 year old architectural beauty you might just find yourself enjoying Today’s Check~In Our Cazuela de Chorizo a las Asturiana~ Sautéed spicy sausage and Spanish potatoes in an apple cider broth.. Want to get a sample of this item? It’s so easy. Dine with us at either location and show a picture of this item or mention to your server the item we posted for today. Its just that simple and as Always No Passport Required for this Culinary Adventure…See you soon.
Posted on: Wed, 01 Oct 2014 21:00:00 +0000
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