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Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas

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

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·By Troy·
Colombian Butifarra Sabanera with Corn Arepas
Prep
40 min
Cook
2 h
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Butifarra Sausages

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

    In a bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, paprika, cumin, white pepper, and salt.

  2. 2

    Mix well

    Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate

    Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Preparing the Corn Arepas

  1. 1

    Form dough

    In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal, warm water, and salt until a dough forms.

  2. 2

    Knead dough

    Knead in melted butter until the dough is smooth.

  3. 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. 1

    Searing the Sausages

    Roll the sausage mixture into small logs and sear on a medium-high pan until browned.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Arepas

    Form the dough into patties, then cook on a griddle until golden brown on each side.

  3. 3

    Assembling the Salsa

    Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

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