Description
Delicious Chorizo Bites cooked in a vibrant sweet and spicy sauce, perfect as an appetizer or party snack. These bite-sized slices of chorizo are pan-fried to a golden crisp and then simmered in a tangy pineapple-based sauce with a hint of heat and sweetness, thickened to a luscious glaze. Easy to prepare and packed with bold flavors, they make a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tsp ketchup (or Australia/UK tomato sauce)
- 2 tsp+ hot sauce of choice (Franks etc, adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Thickener
- 1 1/2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water or pineapple juice
Main
- 4 chorizo sausages (~600 g / 1.2 lb)
- 2 tsp oil
- Parsley, for garnish (optional)
- Toothpicks, for serving
Instructions
- Slice the Chorizo: Cut the chorizo sausages into approximately 8mm (1/3 inch) thick slices on a slight angle to maximize surface area for browning.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, hot sauce, brown sugar, finely chopped garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the sugar starts to dissolve.
- Make the Thickener: In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with water or pineapple juice until smooth to create a slurry that will thicken the sauce later.
- Cook the Chorizo: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo slices and cook for about 3 minutes until they are golden brown on both sides and slightly crispy.
- Add the Sauce and Simmer: Pour in the prepared sauce mixture with the chorizo in the skillet. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to start reducing.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornflour slurry to recombine and add it to the skillet. Mix quickly and continue simmering for 45 seconds to 1 minute until the sauce thickens to a glaze consistency.
- Serve: Transfer the chorizo bites and sauce to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve with toothpicks for easy picking.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- Using fresh pineapple juice gives the sauce a bright natural sweetness but canned juice works as well.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your ketchup and hot sauce are gluten-free.
- This recipe is perfect for entertaining as finger food or as a delicious appetizer.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
