Pedrazza is famous for their authentic, Castilla y Leon cuisine. We had ordered before from the choice of cordera a la plancha(lamb roasted) or chuchinillo(piglet) which I ordered. Rumor had it that they brought out the animal almost as whole as possible. My stomach got a little queasy knowing that I have a hard time eating chicken off the bone. About 22 of us decided to eat the 28 euro meal so we had a big group. I think that was the most expensive meal I have ever had! Don't worry our program paid for 15 of it as it was to be a rich cultural experience, and that it was! We sat down to a big piece of pan(bread) not bad. Then they began to bring out the tapas(appetizers). First they brought churiso(sausage) it was pretty good, especially with the goat cheese. Then they brought out another type of sausage that made me a little ill looking at it. It was dark red and had rice in it. But you can't pay for an authentic meal and not try everything. I later found out it was blood sausage...glad I didn't know before. Then the salad, and then as we all anticipated they brought the meat. The put them in these huge terracotta bowls.Since most people ordered lamb they brought a huge one for 4-5 people to share. The two girls next to me were lucky enough to find a special body part in their piece of lamb. They lifted up each of them had one, lamb testicles!!!! You know how on fear factor people eat those for money, well these girls didn't need money they dared each other to eat them, and they just popped them in. They both almost barfed but they did it! By this time they were bringing out my dinner. I saw this lady put down a pig leg in front of me, and I was just thinking, this is disgusting. My face must have been saying that too, because everyone was laughing at me. Ah it was so gross to look at, the skin was cooked, but it was still leathery, and I could even see some hairs growing out! Sorry can't leave out any details. I cut through the skin and tried some of the meat,and it was delicious! It was so tender, and tasted like pork in the crock pot! It was a little disturbing to cut around a ball and socket joint, but it was really good! I ended up really liking the little pig by the end, I named him Pedro. We were laughing so hard at the little foot, I had one and someone else had the other. We shook hands with them and everything! I took a big leap in my trying new things that night! It was such a fun dinner, I am so glad we got to eat there!
2 comments:
Ew, you are so brave! I didn't even think you liked swine? Once you got past Pedro's piggy hairs I bet it was pretty good. Elsie and I are looking at your pictures. She copies you opening her mouth on the pictures that your mouth is open. She likes to point out your bracelets, earrings and headbands in the pictures. She still asks about Nate and says he's at school. Great pictures... it looks amazing over there. Have fun.
Good thing you picked Pedro, I have only had lamb once and we did not like each other. The little added bonus would have really done me in. The two girls really should have gotten something for eating them. We'll have to tell the missionary cousins to see if they can try them sometime. I don't want to hear any more about you not eating honney baked or s simple sandwhich! I love the pics, you look like you are jumping through Spain.
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