Jerez Food refers to the food culture of the city of Jerez. Unlike the seafood laden Mediterranean cuisine observed in other parts of Spain, the Jerez fare cuts an entirely different picture because they are influenced with brandies and wines produced in the region. The presence of either of the two can be observed in most of the food preparations across Jerez. The Jerez gastronomy is also tilted towards the seafood.
Features of Jerez Cuisine
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Jerez offers wide choices in terms of sherry. There is a suitable sherry to accompany each dish. The cuisine of the place is often conjoined with a dry to dessert wines of the suitable denomination. These Sherries also form the indomitable part of any typical Jerez dish preparation.This wine inclusion in recipes has contributed to a large extent in establishing Jerez as one of the popular culinary destinations in Spain.
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Manzanilla and Fino sherry are the popular aperitif drinks from the region, however unlimited possibilities are offered other varieties too. These two wines are probably considered as the driest wines of the world and are always served chilled.
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The Jerez fare offers lots of food choices in terms of cheese and sausages, sea food, fish along with wines and brandies. Some of the typical Jerez food preparations involve braised cabbage, lobster salad in vinaigrette, stews, chicken cooked in vinegar, etc.