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Nutritional Values

🔥400kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑28gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Morcillas Viequenses

How to order / say it
Say it Morcillas Viequenses — [mor-see-yas vee-eh-kens-es]
Order I would like to try the Morcillas Viequenses.
Locally Me gustaría probar las Morcillas Viequenses.
Say locally

Flavorful blood sausages made with island spices.

Why try it?

Unique to Vieques, these sausages highlight the island's traditional charcuterie practices, crucial during festivals and a testament to the island’s culinary ingenuity.

How it tastes

Morcillas Viequenses are rich and spicy, with a robust black pepper and cumin aroma. Their firm, juicy texture makes them a fulfilling culinary experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1860

Dating back to the 19th century, these sausages were created as a way to utilize all parts of locally raised pigs, becoming a festive staple over time.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 250 ml pork blood
  • 🌾 100 g rice
  • 🧄 1 onions
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin
  • 🧂 1 tsp black pepper
  • 🧂 1 tsp salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix pork blood, rice, onions, and spices.
  2. 2 Stuff mixture into sausage casings.
  3. 3 Cook sausages until firm and evenly browned.

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