Outstanding Products from Our Land

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Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain, is known for its rich gastronomic tradition. Over the years, it has produced a variety of ingredients and products that have become mainstays of Catalan cuisine. Below, I'll mention some outstanding Catalan products, along with their history, characteristics, distinctiveness and uses in regional cuisine: 

For starters we have the favourite of many, the Iberian acorn-fed ham. Catalonia is known for its production of exquisite acorn-fed Iberian hams. These hams are obtained from free-range pigs fed exclusively on acorns. The result is tender, tasty meat with a distinctive flavour and delicate texture. It is usually served in thin slices and is appreciated as part of a charcuterie board. 

Also, originally from Catalonia, we have the butifarra. Butifarra is a delicious Catalan sausage made from minced pork and seasoned with herbs and spices. It comes in different varieties, such as white butifarra (made with lean meat) and black butifarra (made with pig's blood). It is used in many Catalan dishes, such as 'escudella i carn d'olla' (a Catalan stew) or grilled. 

Then there is also goat's cheese from La Garrotxa. Originally from the Garrotxa region of Catalonia, this goat's cheese has a creamy texture and a mild, slightly acidic flavour. It is made from raw goat's milk and matured for several weeks. It can be enjoyed on its own, with jams or in traditional Catalan salads, such as 'esqueixada' (crumbled cod salad).

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