Chorizo Bites in Sweet & Spicy Sauce

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4.7

22 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    7 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    8 - 10

  • Calories

    300 kcal

  • Course

    Snacks

Chorizo Bites in Sweet & Spicy Sauce

Golden brown chorizo in a sweet and spicy sauce that's so good, your guests will be mopping it up with bread!

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Ingredients

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Sauce

  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tsp ketchup (or Australia/UK tomato sauce)
  • 2 tsp+ hot sauce Franks etc, adj to taste, of choice
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar , packed
  • 1 garlic finely chopped or minced, clove
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • black pepper

Thickener

  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch or cornflour
  • 1 tbsp water or pineapple juice

Chorizo

  • 4 (~600 g / 1.2 lb) chorizo (Note 1)
  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • parsley , for garnish (optional)
  • Toothpicks for serving

Instructions

  1. Cut Chorizo into 8mm / 1/3" thick slices on a slight angle
  2. Mix together Sauce in a bowl.
  3. Mix together Thickener in a small bowl.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add chorizo and cook until golden brown on both sides - around 3 minutes.
  5. Add Sauce and simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Add Thickener and mix quickly, then simmer for 45 seconds to 1 minute until thickened - see video below recipe.
  7. Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with toothpicks.

Notes

  • Make sure you use RAW Chorizo which needs to be cooked before consumed, not cured chorizo which is like salami and can be eaten without cooking. Raw chorizo can be purchased over the counter at Woolworths and Coles (in Australia).
  • To make ahead, pour into a container and allow to cool. Then cover and refrigerate until required. Reheat in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition per serving, assuming 10 servings.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 84g Calories 300cal (15%) Carbohydrates 5.9g (2%) Protein 14.6g (29%) Fat 23.9g (37%) Saturated Fat 8.8g (44%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 837mg (35%) Potassium 272mg (6%) Sugar 3.9g (8%) Vitamin C 4.1mg (5%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8- 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 84g
Calories 300cal 15%
Carbohydrates 5.9g 2%
Protein 14.6g 29%
Fat 23.9g 37%
Saturated Fat 8.8g 44%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 837mg 35%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Sugar 3.9g 8%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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