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What Is Chistorra and How Do You Cook It?

Chistorra, or txistorra, is a semi-cured Spanish sausage made from minced pork or a mix of pork and beef, seasoned with paprika and garlic and encased in a thin natural casing. Its high fat content and thin shape mean it cooks very quickly, usually in just a few minutes in a pan, on a grill, or in the oven.

It is a classic pintxos ingredient in the Basque Country and Navarra and is often served sliced on bread or alongside eggs.

Because it is semi-cured rather than fully dried, it normally needs to be cooked (check specific product information). It is perfect for a midday snack with fried eggs and rustic bread.
Make sure to cook in extra virgin olive oil to enjoy soaking it all up with the bread.

It is also perfect as a quick and easy way to entertain without having to preapare a full meal.

Read our Full Guide To Spanish Charcuterie