Entree: Spain – Asturias – Chorizo a la Sidra (Asturian spicy pork chorizo gently cooked and glazed in hard cider)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 5 min

Cook 25 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) Spanish chorizo, about 4 links (approx. 1 lb / 454 g total)
- 2 cups (480 ml) dry Asturian hard cider (sidra)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (about 6 g)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter (optional, for glossy finish)
- Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

1. Place the whole chorizo links in a cold skillet and add the olive oil. Heat over medium heat and brown the chorizo on all sides for 6–8 minutes to render some fat and develop color.
2. Add the sliced garlic and bay leaf, then carefully pour in the hard cider. Increase heat to bring the cider to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, turning the chorizo occasionally, until the cider has reduced by about half and the sausages are cooked through and glazed.
4. If using, stir in the butter off the heat and swirl the pan to create a glossy sauce that coats the chorizo. Remove the bay leaf and transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the cider sauce.