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Chouriço à Bombeiro (Portuguese Flame Grilled Chouriço)

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Chouriço à Bombeiro

Cultural Context

Chouriço à Bombeiro is a traditional Portuguese dish often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. The dish showcases the rich flavors of chouriço, a type of smoked sausage, which is flambéed to enhance its taste and presentation. This dish is a testament to Portuguese culinary traditions that celebrate communal dining and the enjoyment of hearty, flavorful foods. Today, variations can be found in many Portuguese restaurants and homes, often adapted to suit local tastes.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chouriço
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
4 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
1 cup red wine
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup parsley
1 lemon
1 loaf bread
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon piri-piri
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup cider
1/2 cup water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chouriço

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat, while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides a non-alcoholic alternative, while white wine can be less expensive.

1

Slice the chouriço into thick pieces.

2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3

Add sliced chouriço to the skillet and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

5

Pour in red wine and add bay leaves; simmer for 10 minutes.

6

Season with black pepper, salt, and paprika; stir well.

7

Add piri-piri to taste for heat; adjust according to preference.

8

Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and lemon juice.

9

Transfer to a heatproof dish for flambéing.

10

Carefully ignite the dish to flambé, allowing flames to subside naturally.

11

Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingflambéing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Chouriço FlambéFlambé Sausage

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