The concept Only the Best, which we coined at MadeinSpain.store, has a very strong example with Casa Riera Ordeix. It is par excellence, the benchmark brand for Catalan sausages. With a classic and always winning recipe: tradition and the highest quality of its ingredients.
It all started in the middle of the XNUMXth century
The year 1852 began when a man born in Vic, the capital of the Barcelona region of Osona, 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. without forgetting our well-known El Corte Inglés. His name was Josep Riera Font and the date was January 25. That day began an adventure with Vic's salchichón as the protagonist that would bring happiness to millions of people around the world.
The same year that Spanish geniuses such as Ramón y Cajal or Antonio Gaudí were born, so did Casa Riera Ordeix, a brand that after the first steps taken by Josep Riera would develop his son Pau Riera Ordeix and thus up to a total of six generations of men. passionate about the roots, respect for the land and the illusion for a unique product that continues to make us fall in love 16 decades later.
Also known as longaniza, Vic's salchichón has become a product adored for its quality and intense flavor. This pork sausage emerged around the XNUMXth century as a meat preservation system through which to have quality food and protein during the harsh winter. The climatic qualities of the Vic area have a lot to do with its success, allowing a high quality curing and drying process on a plateau surrounded by mountains where one would like to stay forever.
With an annual sale of over 80.000 kilos, the Vic salchichón, which proudly bears the Protected Geographical Indication seal since 2002, has a reputation as a gourmet product and is usually found in selected spaces, although thanks to MadeinSpain.Store already you can enjoy it at your home in a couple of clicks. Savoring a historical, centenary and supreme quality product is possible thanks to a family business that continues to make this delicacy at number 14 Plaça del Màrtirs in the capital of Osonense, where the tradition in production remains as intact as the desire to conquer you. with your products.
10 reasons to buy Casa Riera Ordeix salami
- Because it will be the star product of all celebrations. We come from complicated months in which we have learned the value of quality time with our loved ones. Gathering around the table will undoubtedly become one of our favorite moments in the coming months. What less than to deliver to your loved ones a product of height that triumphs in the most exclusive shopping centers of large capitals such as London or Paris? You know they deserve the best ...
- Because it is time to support what is ours. And it is who more and who less has felt the blow of the health crisis. There is no better way to recover than to invest in those family businesses that leave their skin to do better every day in Spain.
- Because you can create a multitude of recipes. From a salad with Vic salami to a soup of bread with tomato, quail egg, prawns and salami, passing through a delicious poached egg with straw potatoes, tomato and truffled salami. You have these and many other proposals on the Casa Riera website.
- Because every day we like the artisan more. The production method that they follow at Casa Riera Ordeix is unique and inimitable, with a natural drying process that can take up to six months depending on the size and climate, following the same method with which they opened their doors.
- Because they work with the best meats. Something that they do without haste and thanks to the knowledge that they have obtained from generation to generation. The best female pork meat is used to make the famous Salchichón de Vic and Salchichón Trufado, while that of the male is used for Salchichón de Payés and Fuet Vic. better farms. Are you not getting hungry?
- Because you are going to dream of your dressing. Did you know that seasoning meat is essential to preserve sausages? At Casa Riera Ordeix, the meat is seasoned with sea salt and ground black pepper. Some ingredients that give it a flavor that you will not be able to get out of your head ...
- For its complete nutritional composition. For every 100 grams of product you will be eating 47,5% protein, 28,5% fat and 2,1% carbohydrates.
- Because it can be consumed by celiacs and allergic to dairy derivatives. The Salchichón de Vic from Casa Riera does not contain gluten or lactose, so those who tend to be careful when consuming certain foods can be calm with their products.
- Because it can save your day when you have little time to cook. Enjoy it in a sandwich, on a toast or in the typical tomato bread during those days when you can't spend time in the kitchen. You will have the best flavor ready in a matter of seconds.
- 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 and piece by piece - so that it reaches your home in optimal conditions.
Have we already convinced you of what your header brand should be? Now you just have to choose between the products we have in our store and leave us a comment here or on our profiles on social networks telling us about your experience. Take advantage!
AUTHOR: David Molina, journalist specialized in leisure and culture
