Blood Sausage or Stuffed

Blood sausage or stuffing is a traditional dish that combines fresh ingredients and authentic flavors. Filled with rice, peas, cilantro, and spearmint, it is slowly cooked to achieve a deep flavor. Perfect as a side in various meats and celebrations, its handcrafted preparation guarantees a delicious and historic result.

Blood sausage or stuffing is a dish full of history and authentic flavors that reflect the richness of our Latin American cuisine. Its artisanal preparation invites sharing special moments with family or friends, enjoying a deep and comforting taste that remains in the memory. Each bite is an experience that connects us to our culinary roots and traditional celebrations.

Blood Sausage or Stuffed

Main Course
1 hour
5 Servings

Ingredients

Blood Sausage or Stuffed

2 liters of Fresh pork blood

1 ½ pound of Chopped empella

6 Chopped junca onion stalks

2 tablespoons of Finely chopped parsley

2 tablespoons of Spearmint

4 tablespoons of Corn flour

2 tablespoons of Pepper

Rice with peas

1 pinch of Salt

Pig intestines soaked in orange

Preparation

Step 1 : To the fresh blood, add salt and a little vinegar to prevent it from curdling.

Step 2 : Then, mix well and add cilantro and spearmint.

Step 3 : Meanwhile, prepare the dry rice.

Step 4 : Fill the pig intestines with the rice mixture, peas, cilantro, and spearmint, mixing everything thoroughly.

Step 5 : Next, sew the intestines shut and tie the ends with fine palm bejuco or thin cabuya, leaving them slightly loose.

Step 6 : To cook, prick the intestines with orange thorn and cook over medium heat in an uncovered pot for two hours to prevent bursting.

Step 7 : Then, drain and hang them in a cool place, protected from flies.

Step 8 : The blood sausages can be enjoyed fried or sliced into portions.

Step 9 : They are an ideal accompaniment for various dishes, such as bandeja paisa and fritanga.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Mix fresh blood with salt and vinegar to prevent curdling, then add cilantro and spearmint, and beat well. Blood Sausage or Stuffed - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Prepare the dry rice and mix with peas, cilantro, and spearmint. Blood Sausage or Stuffed - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Fill the intestines with the prepared mixture, tie them with bejuco or cabuya, and cook over medium heat in a pot without a lid for two hours, prick with orange thorn to prevent bursting. Blood Sausage or Stuffed - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Drain, hang in a cool place, and serve the blood sausages fried or sliced as a side to other traditional dishes. Blood Sausage or Stuffed - Preparation - Step 4

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