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10 reasons to choose Casa Riera Ordeix

The "Only the Best" concept, coined at MadeinSpain.store, finds a powerful example in Casa Riera Ordeix. It is, par excellence, the reference brand for Catalan cured sausages. With a classic and always-winning recipe: tradition and the highest quality ingredients.

Casa Riera Ordeix salchichón, a luxury  

It all begins in the mid-19th century

The year 1852 began when a man born in Vic, the capital of the Osona region in Barcelona province, decided to found a company that more than 150 years later would display its products in galleries such as Harrods in London, Lafayette in Paris or KaDeWe in Berlin—not to mention our well-known El Corte Inglés. His name was Josep Riera Font and the date was January 25. That day a journey began with Vic salchichón as the protagonist, a journey that would bring joy to millions of people around the world. The same year that Spanish geniuses like Ramón y Cajal and Antonio Gaudí were born, Casa Riera Ordeix also came into being — a brand that, after the first steps taken by Josep Riera, was developed by his son Pau Riera Ordeix and continued through a total of six generations of men passionate about roots, respect for the land and the enthusiasm for a unique product that still enchants us 16 decades later. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent="yes" overflow="visible"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_size="" border_color="" border_style="solid" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="no" center_content="no" min_height="none"] Also known as longaniza, Vic salchichón has become a beloved product for its quality and intense flavor. This pork sausage emerged around the 15th century as a method of preserving meat to have quality food and protein during the harsh winter. The climatic qualities of the Vic area play a big role in its success, allowing a curing and drying process of exceptional quality on a plateau surrounded by mountains — a place you might want to stay in forever. With annual sales exceeding 80,000 kilos, Vic salchichón, proudly bearing the Protected Geographical Indication seal since 2002, has a reputation as a gourmet product and is usually found in select venues. Thanks to MadeinSpain.Store you can now enjoy it at home with a couple of clicks. Savoring a historic, century-old product of supreme quality is possible thanks to a family business that continues to produce this delicacy at number 14 plaça del Màrtirs in the Osona capital, where production traditions remain as intact as their desire to win you over with their products. Casa Riera Ordeix view  

10 reasons to buy Casa Riera Ordeix salchichón

  1. Because it will be the star product at every celebration. We've come through difficult months during which we've learned the value of quality time with our loved ones. Gathering around the table will undoubtedly become one of our favorite moments in the months ahead. What better than to offer your people a top-notch product that triumphs in the most exclusive shopping centers of major capitals like London or Paris? You know they deserve the best…
  2. Because now is the time to support our own. Many people have felt the impact of the health crisis. There's no better way to recover than to invest in those family businesses that work tirelessly to improve every day in Spain.
  3. Because you can create countless recipes. From a salad with Vic salchichón to a bread soup with tomato, quail egg, prawns and salchichón, to a delicious poached egg with shoestring potatoes, tomato and truffled salchichón. You’ll find these and many more ideas on Casa Riera’s website.
  4. Because we increasingly appreciate handcrafted products. The production method followed at Casa Riera Ordeix is unique and inimitable, with a natural drying process that can last up to six months depending on caliber and climate, following the same method they used when they first opened.
  5. Because they work with the best meats. They do it without rushing and thanks to the knowledge passed down through generations. The best female pork meat is used to make the famous Salchichón de Vic and the Truffled Salchichón, while male pork is used for the Salchichón de Payés and for Fuet Vic. All of them come from the best farms. Aren't you getting hungry?
  6. Because you'll dream about its seasoning. Did you know that seasoning the meat is essential to preserve cured sausages? At Casa Riera Ordeix the meat is seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, both whole and ground. Ingredients that give it a flavor you won't be able to forget…
  7. For its complete nutritional composition. Per 100 grams of product you'll be consuming 47.5% protein, 28.5% fat and 2.1% carbohydrates.
  8. Because it can be consumed by people with celiac disease and those allergic to dairy. Casa Riera's Vic salchichón contains no gluten or lactose, so those who need to be cautious about certain foods can feel safe with their products.
  9. Because it can save the day when you have little time to cook. Enjoy it in a sandwich, on a toast or in the typical bread with tomato on those days when you can't spend time in the kitchen. You'll have the best flavor ready in seconds.
  10. And because its packaging is unbeatable. In addition to covering the sausage and certifying that it is an original Casa Riera Ordeix product, the brand protects and preserves the product in the best way — by hand, piece by piece — so it arrives at your home in optimal condition.
Have we convinced you which brand should be your go-to? Now all that's left is to choose from the products we have in our shop and leave us a comment here or on our social media profiles telling us about your experience. Enjoy!  
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AUTHOR: David Molina, journalist specializing in leisure and culture

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