Chorizo Al Vino Food

CHORIZO AL VINO (CHORIZO IN RED WINE)

Steps:

• Heat half the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet until very hot.
• Cut the chorizo inot 1/2 inch rounds.
• Add half the chorizo and fry on both sides for 1 minute each. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep hot.
• Add the remaining oil and remaining chorizo and cook as stated above.
• Add the wine and thyme to the pan and swirl to dissolve the sediment. NOTE: if using kielbasa, add 2 t of paprika to the pan as well. Cook gently to thicken and reduce the sauce.
• Pour the sauce over the hot chorizo, sprinkle with pepper and serve with chunks of torn bread for dipping.

CHORIZO IN RED WINE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. Put the chorizo in an ovenproof skillet and turn the heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it is nicely browned, about 10 minutes, adjusting the heat as necessary to avoid burning the meat.
• Stir in the wine and garlic and transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook, more or less undisturbed, until about half the liquid has evaporated and what's left is dark and thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with parsley and serve very hot, with toothpicks or pieces of bread. Or prepare the dish an hour or two ahead and reheat it.

SAUTéED CHORIZO WITH RED WINE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan and gently sauté the onion for a few mins until softened. Add the garlic and cook for a few mins more.
• Push the onion and garlic to the side of the pan and add the chorizo. Brown all over, then add the wine and stir in the honey.
• Cover and cook gently for 5 mins or until the sausages are cooked through and coated with the sauce. Add a splash of water if the pan is looking dry. Serve scattered with parsley and some crusty bread to mop up the spicy juices.