Choripanes

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May. 05, 2015

Choripanes! Argentinian style chorizo sandwiches with chimichurri. You will LOVE this simple, delicious choripán.

Ingredients

Baguettes 2 Large (long, crusty)
Chorizo links 2 Pound (Argentinian chorizo links (or Italian sausage links; don't use Mexican chorizo, it is very different)
For chimichurri sauce:
Red wine vinegar 6 Tablespoon
Water 1/4 Cup (4 tbs)
Minced garlic 2 Tablespoon (about 8 cloves)
Bay leaf 1 , broken in half
Salt 1 1/2 Teaspoon
Dried hot red pepper flakes 1 Teaspoon
Dried oregano 1 Teaspoon
Coarsely ground black pepper 1 Teaspoon
Olive oil 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley 1 Cup (16 tbs) (including stems)

Directions

GETTING READY:

1.Preheat grill in medium to high setting.

MAKING:

2.In a bowl, combine vinegar, water, garlic, bay leaf, salt, red pepper flakes, oregano, black pepper and whisk well. Slowly add oil and parsley one after other, mix well and allow to sit in room temperature for 30 minutes.

3.Grill chorizo links on hot grill by turning every 2 minutes, until sausage begins to split open.

4.Transfer to cutting board and cut sausages lengthwise.

5.Grill for another 2 minutes by placing cut side down.

6.Slice baguettes lengthwise and fill with sausage. Pour the prepared chimichurri over sausage and cut as shown in the video.

SERVING:

7.Serve with beer and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 10