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Chorizo a la Sidra (Spanish Chorizo in Cider)

Chorizo a la sidra is a classic Spanish tapas dish, and is one of the best ways to enjoy smoky chorizo sausage and hard apple cider (sidra).
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 286.44kcal
Author: Lauren Aloise

Ingredients

  • 18 ounces chorizo fresh or semi-cured
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups hard apple cider preferably Spanish sidra
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  • Cut the chorizo into 2 centimeter slices (just under an inch long).
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over a medium heat. Add the chorizo to the pan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the hard cider and the bay leaves, and toss the chorizo to coat. Simmer until the liquid turns syrupy with streaks of red oil on top from the chorizo; about 5-8 minutes.
  • Serve the chorizo in bowls as a side dish, or enjoy as a main course with slices of hearty bread. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

  • Use the best quality ingredients you can find. It will really make a difference in the flavor!
  • Can't find Spanish sidra (hard apple cider)? Use another type of hard apple cider with a tangy, earthy flavor profile.
  • Be careful not to slice the chorizo too thinly, or it may break apart during the cooking process.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 286.44kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.78g | Protein: 13.49g | Fat: 21.77g | Saturated Fat: 7.78g | Cholesterol: 52.08mg | Sodium: 1000.19mg | Potassium: 66.98mg | Fiber: 0.16g | Sugar: 5.69g | Vitamin A: 409.94IU | Vitamin C: 2.31mg | Calcium: 6.56mg | Iron: 1.76mg