Homemade Chorizo Choripan Sandwich

Homemade Chorizo Choripan Sandwich

A simple three component sandwich found primarily in Argentina.

4-6 sandwiches

Time: 30 mins

I was first introduced to Choripan by a couple from Argentina that were living in Bordeaux, France.

You’ll often find choripan served with whole-seared sausage links, but this works great with loose ground chorizo too. I made my own chorizo but you could use store-bought for an even quicker recipe.

Ethan Chlebowski

Ethan Chlebowski

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Ingredients

  • Homemade chorizo

    • ground pork
      450 g1 lb
    • salt
      6 g1.5%
    • paprika
      a spoonful
    • dried oregano
      a spoonful
    • black pepper
      a spoonful
    • nutmeg
      a sprinkle
    • garlic
      , minced
      5-8 cloves
  • Chimichurri

    • parsley
      , minced
      1 bunch
    • olive oil
      75 g
    • vinegar
      25 g
    • garlic
      , minced
      2 cloves
    • red pepper flakes
      a sprinkle
    • salt
      to taste
  • Bread

    • hoagie rolls
      4-6

Method

Step 1: Mix the chorizo

In a large bowl, mix together all chorizo ingredients until well combined. Set aside for cooking.

  • If you won’t be making multiple portion now and want to save extra for later, flatten the sausage mix into ziplock freezer bags. Before freezing, press perforation lines into the flattened sausage so you can break off smaller amounts at a time.
  • You can cook a serving of sausage straight from frozen, as demonstrated in the video!

If you cook all of the meat right now, you should have enough for 4-6 sandwiches.

Step 2: Make the chimichurri

Add parsley and garlic to a bowl, then add the olive oil and vinegar, which should barely submerge the mixture. If you want a looser consistency, add a bit more oil and vinegar. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and salt, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

  • This should make enough for 4-6 sandwiches.

Step 3: Sear the chorizo

Preheat a pan or griddle over high heat. Add a serving size of the chorizo to a pan, ideally shaped into the rough size of your sandwich bread.

Allow the chorizo to on this side until well and lightly .

Flip the chorizo patty and continue until the meat is cooked through. Repeat with extra patties as needed.

Step 4: Assemble the sandwich

To assemble a sandwich, cut open your bread roll and slather the insides with chimichurri. Add the cooked chorizo patty, top with an extra dollop of chimichurri and close.

  • Optionally toast the bread or wrap with foil to contain during eating.

Repeat if making more sandwiches. Enjoy.

LET'S COOK!

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