Cacholeira Branca de Portalegre

Rooted in Portugal, Cacholeira Branca de Portalegre is a sausage enjoyed for generations. It brings together garlic, cumin and paprika.

Cacholeira Branca de Portalegre is a traditional Portuguese sausage from Portalegre, a city in the Alentejo region renowned for its pork charcuterie. Its exact origins are not precisely documented, but the sausage is firmly rooted in the region's centuries-old practice of preserving pork, with garlic, cumin, and paprika defining its distinctive flavor and its "white" name reflecting the absence of blood.

Protected under the European Union's Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) scheme, the sausage is tied specifically to the Portalegre area, where local recipes and curing methods are maintained. It is typically served sliced as an appetizer or grilled, and it holds cultural significance as a symbol of Alentejo's culinary heritage, often featured at festive meals and local markets.