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Spanish chorizo in red wine sauce | Ethnicspoon.com

Chorizo in Wine Sauce - Chorizo al Vino

Analida Braeger
Here is a classic Spanish tapas dish for chorizo in red wine sauce.  A quick and easy dish with simple flavors and sure to please. 
5 from 15 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 4
Calories 603 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a skillet brown chorizo in olive oil on medium heat. Cover and and cook thoroughly. Turn it a few times while cooking to allow for even browning and cooking on all sides. Depending on the thickness of the chorizo this may take 10-20 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and place on a cutting board. Allow to cool for about 15-20 minutes. Pour off the excess grease from the pan while it is still warm. Leave a small amount of the grease in the pan for cooking later. (1-2 Tbsp)
  • When cool slice in ¼" slices on a bias.
  • Toss chorizo pieces back in the skillet on medium high, add the shallots and brown the sliced piece slightly. You want a little caramelization on the sliced sides of chorizo.
  • Slowly add the wine scraping up bits with a wooden spoon. This will deglaze the pan and add some lovely flavor to the sauce.
  • Add the bay leaf. Turn down heat to medium low and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • If serving individual portions, arrange 3-4 pieces of chorizo on each plate. Spoon sauce over them.
  • Serve with toast triangles and sprinkle with parsley.

Notes

Frequently asked questions:
Can I freeze this and serve later?  Yes, you can cook the chorizo, cool and slice then freeze in vacuum bag for up to 6 months. Thaw the chorizo and then add to the pan with the shallots and wine to complete the dish.
How long can I store this dish?  Cool the chorizo in the sauce and you can store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It is easy to reheat in the microwave or stove top and then serve.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 1404mgPotassium: 558mgVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 2.3mg
Keyword red wine sauce, sausage, tapas
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