Chorizo in Wine Sauce - Chorizo al Vino

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Chorizo in Wine Sauce - Chorizo al Vino

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.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Spanish

Keyword: red wine sauce, sausage, tapas

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 40

Resting time: 20

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 603kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

1 lb chorizo (fresh, rope form or links)
2 Tbsp curly parsley chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 shallot minced
1 cup red wine
1 bay leaf

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.

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