Cocido time is in full swing in Spain, a country that eats pig-like almost nowhere else. Cocido is a traditional Spanish dish that combines vegetables with various parts of the pig, varying greatly between regions.
If you are lucky enough to travel around Spain in the winter, check out these cocidos for a delicious meal.
Cocido Gallego (Galicia)
Galicia’s cocido dish is arguably the most famous in all of Spain. Traditionally combining local greens with potato, pork ribs, chorizo, various edible parts of the head, and even chicken or beef, this dish is as hearty as they come.
Cocido Montañés (Cantabria)
Cantabria’s cocido receives its name from the mountainous territory that this part of the country encompasses. This cocido is a bean stew that incorporates white beans, greens, and all kinds of pork products into a stew that is the perfect defense against cold weather.
Cocido Madrileño (Madrid)
The Spanish capital also has its own cocido dish which is another example of a stew. Using chickpeas, chorizo, pork belly, blood sausage, beef shank, and chicken to give the dish its heartiness, this dish is a winter favorite.
