Savor the perfect balance of salty and spicy with these mouthwatering chorizo bites, generously coated in a red wine honey glaze. This quick and easy appetizer recipe is perfect for the holiday season: from Christmas gatherings and tree decorating to New Year’s Eve parties and impromptu holiday get-togethers. Enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite!
Chorizo and red wine: two great things in life. This recipe celebrates both of them! This chorizo appetizer is a delicious balance of salty, spicy, and sweet. Eat these bite-sized babies on their own as an appetizer or use it as an easy option to level up your next charcuterie board. Just brace yourself for recipe requests from the guests at your next party!
For another delicious chorizo appetizer, make these chorizo stuffed mushrooms next!
Ingredients needed
These glazed chorizo bites use just a handful of few simple ingredients, making it a perfect option for a quick but delicious appy:
- Olive oil: To sear the chorizo.
- Spanish-style chorizo sausages: Opt for the cured chorizo for this recipe. Traditional Spanish chorizo is not spicy, but often you can find spicy varieties in North America.
- Garlic: Mince cloves to add savory depth.
- Red wine: Adds a rich and complex flavor note to the glaze.
- Honey : Balances the spiciness of the chorizo and makes the glaze sticky and beautiful.
- Smoked paprika: Adds smokiness.
- Black pepper: For subtle heat.
Which type of chorizo to use
Chorizo is a type of sausage that originated in the Iberian Peninsula; however, it has since spread to other parts of the world and has been adapted in different ways, with regional variations influencing the ingredients and flavors. Let us elaborate as to which chorizo works best in this recipe. The two most common styles of chorizo you’re likely to find in your supermarket are Spanish chorizo sausage and Mexican chorizo. Spanish chorizo is denser and drier, and it works well for skewering on toothpicks. While chorizo in Spain is not spicy, it can be pretty spicy in North America. Mexican chorizo is usually sold raw and requires cooking before eating. It is often made with ground pork, but the protein can vary. Its seasoning typically includes chili peppers, vinegar, and various spices. You can use Mexican chorizo in this recipe if you can’t find Spanish chorizo; make sure it is thoroughly cooked before serving.
Try these other chorizo recipes
- Chorizo Mac and Cheese
- Spicy Chorizo Bolognese
- Chorizo Jambalaya with Chicken
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Glazed Chorizo Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb Spanish-style chorizo sausages , sliced 1 inch thick
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ⅔ cup red wine
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 pinch Each: smoked paprika and black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and saute, stirring a few times, until the chorizo browns on both sides, about 5 minutes. 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb Spanish-style chorizo sausages
- Add the garlic, red wine, honey, and a pinch of smoked paprika and black pepper to the pan. Bring the pan to a boil and continue to boil until the liquid reduces to a glaze thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3-5 minutes. Don’t reduce it too much as it will thicken as it cools. 2 cloves garlic, ⅔ cup red wine, 1 pinch Each: smoked paprika and black pepper, ⅓ cup honey
- Serve with toothpicks for easy nibbling.
