Spanish chorizo originated in Spain. It is a popular sausage in Spain and it is often used in Spanish cuisine. Spanish chorizo can be found in most grocery stores in the United States.
Spanish Chorizo
Course: MainDifficulty: MediumServings
6
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
30
minutesCalories
350
kcalSpanish chorizo is a type of sausage that is made with pork, paprika, cumin, and other spices. It is typically smoked and has a strong flavor. Spanish chorizo can be eaten on its own, or it can be used in a variety of dishes, such as paella, chorizo and peppers, and chorizo stew.
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, white wine, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the red wine vinegar and parsley and mix until combined.
- Stuff the mixture into a sausage casing.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the chorizo sausage on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can make your own sausage casing by mixing together equal parts ground pork and beef.
- If you don’t have a sausage stuffer, you can use a zip-top bag to stuff the chorizo mixture into the casing.
- To cook chorizo in a pan, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
- To cook chorizo in the oven, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the chorizo sausage on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Spanish chorizo can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.