Red Wine Chorizo with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Herbs
Reprinted with permission from Cooking with Cocktails by Kristy Gardner (published by Countryman Press, 2017)
Servings 4 people
Calories 387kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- salt to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 links fresh chorizo sausage sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1.5 cups dry Spanish red wine
- 15 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (e.g. thyme, oregano, and/or flat-leaf parsley)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- crusty bread to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat.
- When shimmering (but not smoking), add the onion, season with salt, stir well, and allow to cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When just starting to caramelize, add the garlic and mix well.
- When fragrant, throw the chorizo into the pan and brown on all sides. This should take about 5 more minutes.
- Pour in the wine, add the tomatoes, a pinch of salt, and the bay leaf, and stir well to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and allow the mixture to reduce for about 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and is no longer "soupy."
- Discard the bay leaf, add the herbs and butter, and stir to combine.
- Serve with a loaf of your favorite bread and, if desired, a few additional herbs sprinkled on top. Eat.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread - or, if you want to make a whole meal out of it, a side of polenta.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 468mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 24.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.3mg