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Spanish Chorizos

Cultural Context

Spanish chorizos are a staple in Spanish cuisine, originating from the Iberian Peninsula. Traditionally made with pork and seasoned with paprika, they are integral to many regional dishes and celebrations. Chorizos can be enjoyed grilled, in stews, or as part of tapas. Today, they are loved worldwide, with various adaptations reflecting local tastes.

SpanishESmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
800g lean pork (loin or shoulder)
200g pork belly
2 cloves garlic
18g salt
2 tablespoons sweet chili powder
1 tsp hot chili powder (optional)
10 centiliters white wine
natural casings

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika offers similar flavor without the smoke.

natural casings

💰Cheaper: synthetic casings

Synthetic casings are often more affordable and easier to find.

1

Cut 800g of lean pork and 200g of pork belly, removing skin and bones.

2

Peel 2 cloves of garlic and coarsely chop the meat with the garlic.

3

Add 18g of salt, 2 tablespoons of sweet chili powder, and 1 tsp of hot chili powder (if desired).

4

Pour in 10 centiliters of white wine and combine all together.

5

Multiply all ingredients by 4 to make more chorizos for freezing.

6

Let the mixture rest overnight in the fridge.

7

Wash the sausage casing the next day.

8

Prepare the meat grinder to fill the casing.

9

Push a little meat over the tip of the casing to facilitate introduction.

10

Tie off the end of the casing.

11

Turn the crank of the meat grinder to fill the casing, ensuring not to overfill it.

12

Leave a small piece of casing unfilled and do not tie it yet.

13

Separate the chorizos with pieces of kitchen twine.

14

At this stage, the chorizos can be frozen.

15

Grill the chorizos for about 8 minutes per side, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

mixingstuffingcuringcooking

Equipment Needed

meat grindersausage casingkitchen twine

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Chorizo EspañolSpanish Sausage
Local Name: Chorizos

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