{"id":56954,"date":"2025-06-24T07:24:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramadersagrupats.com\/?p=56954"},"modified":"2025-06-24T07:24:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T07:24:43","slug":"sant-joan-special-gastronomic-traditions-of-the-summer-solstice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramadersagrupats.com\/en\/2025\/06\/24\/sant-joan-special-gastronomic-traditions-of-the-summer-solstice\/","title":{"rendered":"Sant Joan Special: Gastronomic traditions of the summer solstice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sant Joan Special: Gastronomic traditions of the summer solstice<\/h1>\n

Fire, sea and tradition: the gastronomy of Sant Joan<\/h2>\n

When Sant Joan arrives, Mallorca transforms. As a farmer and true Mallorcan, I have the flavors of this festival engraved in my memory. The night of June 23rd to 24th \u2014the shortest of the year\u2014 is also one of the most intense for our culinary traditions.<\/p>\n

Sant Joan blends pagan and Christian traditions, as do many Mediterranean festivities. The bonfires that light up our beaches and towns are gathering points where food plays a central role. Traditionally, this festivity marked the beginning of lamb slaughter season, and many families would prepare communal roasts around the purifying fire.<\/p>\n

If there is one dish that embodies the spirit of Sant Joan in Mallorca, it\u2019s the espinagada<\/strong>. This rustic pie, humble in origin, brings together the essence of our cuisine: an olive oil-based dough filled with seasonal vegetables and meat. Chard \u2014abundant at this time\u2014 combined with minced pork and sobrasada creates a deep, earthy flavor.<\/p>\n

Another key ingredient during Sant Joan is lamb<\/strong>. Spring lambs reach their peak for this celebration, offering tender and flavorful meat that only free-range animals can provide. In many towns, roasted lamb is the centerpiece of family feasts.<\/p>\n

We also can\u2019t forget the sweet side of Sant Joan. While less famous than the bunyols<\/em> of Tots Sants, Sant Joan pastries like crespells<\/strong> flavored with anise and lemon are the perfect summer dessert.<\/p>\n

The espinagada we share today is not just a recipe: it\u2019s a piece of Mallorcan history, a celebration of our land and traditions. Bon profit and happy Sant Joan!<\/p>\n

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Recipe: Espinagada de Sant Joan<\/h2>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For the dough:<\/em><\/h4>\n