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Grilled Chorizo (Choripan Argentina) with Chimichurri and Salsa Criolla - Recipe
A popular street food in South America, Choripan is grilled chorizo served on crusty bread. This recipe tops it with a homemade chimichurri and fresh and vibrant salsa criolla. Forget the hot dog. This is what you want to grill.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 461 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Argentinian
Ingredients
- 6 chorizo sausages
FOR THE CHIMICHURRI
- 1 Jalapeño finely chopped
- ½ small white onion minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
FOR THE SALSA CRIOLA
- 1 small red bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ small white onion finely chopped
- 1 small tomato chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR SERVING
- Lightly toasted buns
Instructions
- Heat one side of your grill to medium-high heat and the other to low for indirect cooking. Lightly oil the grates.
- Set the sausages on the cooler side of the grill and let cook about 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are mostly cooked through.
- Set them onto the hot side of the grill and cook them another 4-5 minutes per side, until they are nicely browned. The internal temperature should be 150 degrees F.
- While the sausages are cooking, make your salsa by combining all the salsa ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Toss and set aside.
- Add the chimichurri ingredients to a separate bowl and whisk together. Adjust for salt if you’d like.
- Serve the sausage on toasted buns and top with salsa and chimichurri.
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Notes
- Heat Factor: Medium, though your overall heat factor may change based on the brand of chorizo you purchase. The chimichurri and salsa criolla are fairly mild in heat, but have a LOT of flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
461kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
946mg
(39%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1185IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
36.4mg
(40%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 461kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 946mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1185IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 36.4mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.