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Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas

Name: Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: ground pork, 1 lb; garlic, minced, 2 cloves; paprika, 1 tsp; cumin, 1 tsp; white pepper, 1/2 tsp; salt, to taste; precooked cornmeal (masarepa), 2 cups; warm water, 2 cups; salt, 1 tsp; butter, melted, 2 tbsp; ripe tomatoes, diced, 2; onion, chopped, 1 small; cilantro, chopped, 1 tbsp; lime, juiced, 1; salt and pepper, to taste

A classic Colombian dish with flavorful butifarra sausages served alongside crispy corn arepas.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 22, 2025

Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Butifarra Sausages

For the Corn Arepas

For the Fresh Salsa

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 663 kcal
Protein: 21.4 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Fat: 37.7 g
Fiber: 4.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2653 kcal
Protein: 85.6 g
Carbs: 233.2 g
Fat: 150.6 g
Fiber: 18.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
ground pork 1 lb	1386	65	0	120	0
garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
paprika 1 tsp	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.8
cumin 1 tsp	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.5
white pepper 1/2 tsp	4	0.2	1	0.1	0.5
salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
precooked cornmeal (masarepa) 2 cups	952	16	208	6	12
warm water 2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
butter, melted 2 tbsp	204	0.2	0	23	0
ripe tomatoes, diced 2	44	2	10	0.5	3
onion, chopped 1 small	28	0.8	6.5	0.1	1.2
cilantro, chopped 1 tbsp	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1
lime, juiced 1	11	0.2	3.5	0.1	0.4
salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Butifarra Sausages

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, paprika, cumin, white pepper, and salt.
2
Mix well
Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Preparing the Corn Arepas

1
Form dough
In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, warm water, and salt until a dough forms.
2
Knead dough
Knead in melted butter until the dough is smooth.
3
Rest dough
Let the dough rest for 10 minutes for better texture.

How to Make Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Searing the Sausages
Roll the sausage mixture into small logs and sear on a medium-high pan until browned.
2
Cooking the Arepas
Form the dough into patties, then cook on a griddle until golden brown on each side.
3
Assembling the Salsa
Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.