Paio is a traditional embutido Iberian sausage mainly produced in Spain, Portugal and Brazil.[1]
In Iberia, its production is concentrated in Southwest Spain and the Portuguese Alentejo region.[1]
Paio is made of pork loin, seasoned with garlic, salt, and Capsicum pepper and smoked.
It is a hard sausage, usually made in a large diameter, and can be sliced and eaten on bread.
In Brazil it is a common ingredient of the bean stew feijoada.
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