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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (304g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

5 black peppercorns

Calories 1050
Calories from Fat 642 (61%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 71.4g 109%
Saturated Fat 26.2g 130%
Monounsaturated Fat 32.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 149mg 49%
Sodium 2120mg 88%
Potassium 1132mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g 20%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g 78%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 46.8g 93%

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By: French Tart
Apr 30, 2007

A deliciously simple and yet very tasty Spanish Tapas dish. The beauty of this recipe is that is steeps in the wine for 24 hours - making it very easy to plan ahead. Serve in an an attractive earthenware dish and sprinkle with chopped flat leaf parsley. I like to skewer these with toothpicks, to make it easier and less messy to eat! Do try to use very high quality Spanish Chorizo sausage - the cheaper types do not taste nearly as good, and contain a very high fat content.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Prick the sausages all over and place into a dish.
  2. 2
    Pour the wine over the sausages, then add the black peppercorns and crumbled bay leaves - cover and leave to steep in the marinade for 24 hours.
  3. 3
    Drain the chorizo sausage and cook them on a well oiled, medium-hot griddle pan for about 6 minutes each side, or until evenly browned and crispy.
  4. 4
    Slice the sausages thickly and skewer with a toothpick.
  5. 5
    Serve alongside other tapas style dishes, such as olives, cubes of cheese and crusty bread.
  6. 6
    This recipe can also be cooked on the barbeque - to great effect!

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From: AuntSana

On May 20, 2009

This was nothing but excellent! Had to send off for the chorizo. Couldn't find any decent one here! Served as part of a tapas lunch. Didn't change a thing. Thnx for posting, FT. Made for ZWT5

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  • From: shyeyes6

    On Feb 9, 2008

    Made this as an appetizer for a family meal. Everyone loved it. It was very easy to make.

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    From: Chef Shadows

    On Dec 29, 2007

    There used to be a good tapas bar in Georgetown ( D.C. ) that used to serve something like these. The only thing different was they sprinkled dry rosemary on them also! Boy does this take me back a few years! Thanks for a grand reminder of my wilding days! I have been making these often and experimenting with the herbs, wine and spices. This last time I made these ( Christmas weekend 2007 ) I used a comination of red wine ans dry sherry, fresh rosemary and 6 crushed juniper berries... took it to a whole other level... thanks FT! This is still one my family's favorites!

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  • From: Chef #1350473

    On Aug 21, 2009

    Buy good Chorizo because that will make all the difference. This is a great dish that's easy and very tasty!

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