The best traditional dishes of Extremadura
The top 3 according to 67 votes from people: Iberian ham Dehesa de Extremadura · Zorongollo · Frite de cordero. (Updated Dec 17, 2025.)
Extremaduran cooking of the dehesa, shepherds and smoked paprika, according to Wikipedia, El Viajero Fisgón and guides to food from Extremadura.
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Top 10
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1
Iberian ham Dehesa de Extremadura
PDO acorn-fed ham from the Iberian pigs of the dehesa.
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2
Zorongollo
Roasted red pepper salad with garlic and oil.
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3
Frite de cordero
Lamb fried with garlic and paprika, a shepherds' dish.
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4
Repápalos
Fried bread balls soaked in milk with cinnamon.
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Migas extremeñas
Stale bread with pork belly, chorizo, garlic and Pimentón de la Vera.
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6
Torta del Casar
Thistle-set sheep's cheese eaten with a spoon.
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7
Cochifrito
Suckling pig fried in pieces with garlic.
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8
Lamb caldereta
Lamb stewed in an iron cauldron with paprika, garlic and wine.
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9
Gazpacho extremeño
Version with more bread and cucumber, sometimes green pepper.
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10
Patatas revolconas
Paprika mashed potato with crispy pork belly, also from Extremadura.
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11
Cocido extremeño
Chickpea stew with meats and pork-slaughter sausages.
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12
Perrunillas
Lard and cinnamon biscuits typical of Extremadura.
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Comments (3)
La Torta del Casar con una cuchara, abierta por arriba, la gloria.
Las perrunillas de mi abuela con el café ☕
Las migas extremeñas con uvas, desayuno de campeones.