What can I substitute Salchichon with?

Salchichon goya can be tricky to find. If your local supermarket does not have it in the international aisle, you can use Genoa salami, or even hard salami.

Is summer sausage the same as Salchichon?

Salchichon is a summer pork sausage with a smoky flavor that’s very similar to Genoa salami. It comes pre-cooked and cured so you can slice it up and use it right away as an appetizer, snack or you can use it to make this delicious Puerto Rican soup.

Is chorizo a pork?

1. It’s Made of Pork. Chorizo is a highly seasoned chopped or ground pork sausage used in Spanish and Mexican cuisine. Mexican chorizo is made with fresh (raw, uncooked) pork, while the Spanish version is usually smoked.

Can I use chorizo instead of pepperoni?

Chorizo is more complex than pepperoni because it has different versions. However, Spanish chorizo is the most similar to pepperoni. They can sometimes be used interchangeably because they use pork and similar spices.

What is the white stuff in summer sausage?

The salami’s casing is covered in a powdery dusting of benign white mold, which is removed before eating. This is a “good” type of mold, which helps cure the salami and fend off evil, nasty bacteria.

Why do they call it summer sausage?

Summer sausage got its name from the fact that when made the sausage needed little or no refrigeration, thus the sausages could be kept for eating in the usually warmer summer months. Summer Sausage was made in Europe for hundreds of years (or longer) and immigrants brought their recipes to the new world.

What animal parts are in chorizo?

Chorizo is a highly seasoned chopped or ground pork sausage used in Spanish and Mexican cuisine. Mexican chorizo is made with fresh (raw, uncooked) pork, while the Spanish version is usually smoked.

Which is healthier chorizo or bacon?

Based on fat content alone, bacon is the healthier option. While not often mentioned in conversations about healthy foods, chorizo does offer several benefits. Bacon has less calories than sausage per serving. A serving of sausage on the other hand typically contains, 170 calories per serving of sausage links.

Which is spicier pepperoni or chorizo?

The spicy sausage is a signature American meat snack, perhaps rivaled only by the delicious chorizo. The two sausages have a lot in common, especially in the meat and pepper-based aroma. However, the chorizo vs. pepperoni debate mostly boils down to seasoning—both are on the spicier side.

Which is healthier pepperoni or chorizo?

Chorizo is relatively richer in Vitamins. The amount of Vitamins B12 and B1 are 2 times higher in chorizo than in pepperoni. It also has lower levels of sodium and saturated fats. On the other hand, pepperoni contains more Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and folate.

Why is sausage GREY?

Most meat will “brown” or “gray” as it is exposed to the air and the blood dries up (or drains out). This is not, in any way, a sign of bad meat. In fact it “may” be a sign of good, natural meat.

Why is there white stuff on my sausage?

The white powder that sits on the casing of a dry sausage isn’t flour, or bacteria, or saltpeter! This mold on the casing is useful for the curing process since it helps with conservation. It is good for us because it helps us fight infections, but it also adds to the taste of the sausages!

What’s the best way to make Sopa de salchichon?

In a soup pot or large caldero, heat the oil; add the salchichón, garlic, salt or adobo, onion, cilantro, chopped parsley and stir fry a little on high. 2. Add the water or broth, sazón, sofrito, tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Once it boils, bring down the heat to medium. 3. Add the cubed potatoes and celery. 4.

How to make salami soup with Goya Salchichon?

Ingredients 1/2 package of Goya salchichon or about 1 1/2 cups of hard salami bite size chunks 1/2 onion diced 1/3 cup of sofrito 1/4 cup of cilantro chopped 3 garlic cloves chopped 1/2 can of tomato sauce 1 envelope of ham bullion optional, you can also use 1 cube or envelope of chicken bullion or to taste 1/2 cup of pitted green olives

How many Salamis are in Sopa de salchichon?

Depending on how you like it, you can add more or less salchichon (salami) to your soup, and of course on your family size. We’re a family of 7 so I use the whole thing, and it always leaves room for leftovers.

What’s the best way to make Sancocho soup?

Or just chop up half of a red pepper, green bell pepper, onion, 3 cloves of garlic, and ¼ cup of cilantro and add it to a food processor for a quick and easy sofrito recipe. Thicken your soup by letting the excess broth evaporate by pressing the saute mode for 20 minutes after the sancocho is cooked, or removing the lid on stove top.