Argentinian Chorizo

Argentinian Chorizo

Argentinian Chorizo

When we talk about chorizo in South American countries like Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, etc., it couldn’t be more different than Mexican chorizo. Argentinian chorizo usually has a 2 to 1 ratio of pork and beef. It is seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and fresh garlic. Red wine is also a major flavor component to the sausage. It is also a raw chorizo, as opposed to the dried Spanish chorizo.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian
Keyword: Argentinian, Latin American, main course, Pork
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • standing mixer
  • sausage stuffer

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs ground pork
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 3 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup red wine
  • hog casings

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a standing mixer.
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  • Mix with the paddle attachment on low speed for 2 minutes until all of the ingredients are homogeneous. Place the sausage in the refrigerator for an hour before stuffing.
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  • Pipe the sausage through a stuffer into the hog casings. Twist to 6” each link.
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  • Let rest for a couple hours in the refrigerator before cutting.
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Cooking the Sausage

  • Heat up a tbsp of cooking oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add in the sausages. Cook for 5 minutes a side.
  • Make 5-6 slits half way into the sausage. Cook for a couple more minutes.
    Argentinian, main course, pork
Argentinian, main course, pork