How to pronounce Botillo del Bierzo

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /boˈtiʎo/. In plain English letters that is boh-TEE-yoh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Botillo del Bierzo?

Botillo del Bierzo is a main dish of Spain. Where it comes from: El Bierzo (Castile and León). People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are pork and vegetables. It tastes smoky, savory and rich.

Where Botillo del Bierzo comes from

Botillo del Bierzo is one of 60 signature dishes of Spain on this map.

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