The apple sausage is a classic combination of Castilian and Leonese cuisine, where the fruity sweetness balances the intense flavour of the onion sausage. It appears in market tapas and gastronomic fairs in northern Spain. It is a perfect example of sweet-salty contrasts in popular cuisine.
Mediterranean
Black pudding with caramelised apple
Black pudding with caramelised apple from Spain: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef's advice and clear times.
- Spain
- MAIN COURSES
- Light
- High protein
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 380 kcal
- Protein 14 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 28 g
- Fat 24 g
- Sodium 720 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Black pudding with caramelized apple is a Spanish preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 35 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 20 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 onion blood sausages of 150 g.
- Have ready: 2 pippin apples, cut into segments.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prick the blood sausages with a fork
Prick the blood sausages with a fork, cook in a pan with oil for 3 minutes per side.
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Remove the blood sausages
Remove the blood sausages, in the same pan brown the shallot in butter for 2 minutes. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Add apple slices
Add apple segments, sugar and thyme, caramelize for 5 minutes, stirring.
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Add apple cider vinegar
Add apple cider vinegar, reduce for 1 minute until glazed.
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Place the blood sausages on the caramelized apple
Place the blood sausages on the caramelized apple, heat together for 2 minutes.
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Serve with nuts
Serve with walnuts, parsley and toasted rustic bread.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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