Galician artisan products

Galician handmade products with a great variety of products that have been passed down from generation to generation.

In this article, we are going to explore some of the most outstanding Galician handmade products.

Galicia is a cheese-producing region and has a great variety of artisanal cheeses with designation of origin.

San Simón cheese and Arzúa-Ulloa cheese are very well-known. They are both soft and creamy, with a mild and slightly acidic flavor. San Simón cheese has a smoky taste and a smooth and creamy texture. Arzúa-Ulloa cheese has a slightly acidic flavor and a firm yet smooth texture.

Galician artisanal cured meats are another standout product. Among them, the lacón, Galician chorizo, cecina, and ham stand out. Lacón is a salted and cured pork meat that is cooked and served in thin slices.

Galician chorizo is a spicy and smoked sausage made with pork meat and paprika. Cecina is a cured and smoked meat, similar to Serrano ham. Galician ham has a mild flavor and a tender texture.

With several designations of origin for its wines,which are made with native grapes.

Among the most outstanding Galician artisanal wines are the whites from Rías Baixas and the reds from Monterrei and Ribeira Sacra.

Rías Baixas wines are made with Albariño grapes, which give them a fresh and fruity flavor.

Galician artisanal canned goods are a high-quality product. Among the most popular canned goods are sardines in olive oil, mussels in escabeche sauce, scallops in sauce, and scallops in sauce. All of these canned goods are handmade, following traditional recipes and using fresh and high-quality ingredients.

From cheeses and cured meats to wine and canned goods, Galician gastronomy is a showcase of the quality and diversity of Spanish cuisine.