Chorizo in cider

This vibrant chorizo in cider brings Spanish sunshine to your table. Spicy fresh chorizo crisps in olive oil before simmering in dry cider with garlic, creating a sticky, flavour-packed sauce that begs to be mopped up with crusty bread.

This dish scores a C on the Nutri-Scale, balancing protein from chorizo with the antioxidants in garlic and parsley. The cider reduces to a concentrated sauce, while olive oil provides heart-healthy fats.

Equipment

12 Inch Long Wooden Spoons for Cooking - Oval Wood Mixing Spoons for Baking, Cooking, Stirring - Sauce Spoons Made of Natural Beechwood - Set of 3

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Ingredients

• olive oil 2 tbsp
• cooking chorizo 2 (fresh, not cured), sliced
• garlic cloves 2, smashed
• dry cider 250ml
• bay leaf 1
• fresh parsley 1 tbsp, chopped
• salt to taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chorizo slices and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp and releasing red oils.
2. Add smashed garlic and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring with a wooden spoon.
3. Pour in cider and add bay leaf. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until the liquid reduces to a sticky glaze.
4. Season with salt, stir through parsley, and serve immediately with bread to soak up the sauce.

Suggested Wine Pairing

Majestic: Burgáns Albariño

A crisp Spanish white with apple and citrus notes that cut through the chorizo’s richness, while its minerality complements the cider sauce.

Tesco: Finest Txakoli

This slightly sparkling Basque wine has bracing acidity that cleanses the palate between bites of spicy chorizo.

Sainsbury’s: Taste the Difference Verdejo

Herbal and citrusy, this Rueda white balances the dish’s smokiness while its acidity matches the cider’s tang.

What can you serve with this

1. Crusty baguette – Essential for scooping up every last bit of the delicious cider sauce.
2. Patatas bravas – Crispy potatoes make a perfect textural contrast.
3. Manchego cheese – Its nutty flavour complements the smoky chorizo beautifully.

Nutri-Score Health Check

This recipe earns a C rating, offering a balance of protein from chorizo and healthy fats from olive oil, though the dish is moderately high in saturated fat.

Positive Factors

• Oleic acid from olive oil supports heart health
• Allicin from garlic has antibacterial properties
• Antioxidants in parsley and cider

Negative Factors

• Moderate saturated fat from chorizo
• Alcohol content reduces during cooking but isn’t eliminated

Note: The Nutri-Score is automatically calculated from the ingredients and serves as a general guide.