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San Sebastian, Spain – It’s Not All About The Pig

Posted 26 Dec 2009 — by chefshirle
Category San Sebastian, Spain, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine

Shirle’ in San Sebastian Spain

 

Spain, throughout its history, has been known as the capital of the pig. As far back as the 15th century, the Catholics decided to eat pig with a passion once they booted out the Islamic and Jewish people from the land. Since that time pork products abound here in every conceivable way imaginable. From the famous Iberian ham to the spicy chorizo sausage; Spain’s ownership of the pig has been its trademark in the culinary world.

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