Vic, the cradle of fuet and sausages

Today we will talk about Vic, a town located in the Osona region and it is well known for its longanizas, butifarras, sausages and fuets.

The Osona region is located in Catalonia and encompasses a total of 51 municipalities, all of them with an important tradition in terms of sausage production. They are also known producers of truffles, legumes or cheeses, among other gastronomic delicacies.

The tradition of making sausages dates back to ancient times, when salting was used to preserve food for long periods of time. This tradition joined another, that of raising, slaughtering the pig and later making sausages. A custom that is still today in many rural areas. Thanks to this, Vic became nationally and internationally recognized.

As a curious fact, we will tell you that Alfonso XII was one of the most renowned Vic sausages lover. It is said that every time he visited the area, the visit to the sausage factory was a mandatory stop.

What to visit in Vic?

• Without a doubt, the Plaza Mayor or Mercadal. This point concentrates all the tipical foods of the towns.

• The Roman temple located on Calle Pare Xifr, and whose construction dates back to the beginning of the 1st century.

• Ca la Teresona, a traditional charcuterie with more than 6 generations, the essence of the city.

• Vic Cathedral, dedicated to San Bernat Calbó. Here you can find the largest work by Josep Maria Sert.

• The Episcopal Museum of Vic. It is the largest collection of Romanesque art in all of Catalonia.

If you still have energy after the walk, visit Can Jubany, a restaurant with more than 25 years where chef Nandu Jubany and his wife will offer you a gastronomic experienceunique. Don't forget to try the Pa de Pessic or the Carquinyolis.

If you can't visit Vic soon, don't worry. We take its flavor home with another of its greatest exponents: Casa Riera Ordeix. Enjoy its wide variety of sausages or fuets.

Find the entire assortment here.