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).
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 18 ounces chorizo fresh or semi-cured (preferably Spanish Chorizo)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ cups hard apple cider (preferably Spanish sidra)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
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.
