Brussels sprouts with chorizo is a fabulously flavourful side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes.
Add some Iberian flair to your green veg with small cubes of spicy chorizo and sherry. Similar to our classic Brussels sprouts recipe, which uses diced pancetta, this uses cubed chorizo. It's another great fridge staple with a long shelf life that’s worth having in stock. As the chorizo cooks it releases a fragrant oil into the pan, redolent of Spanish tapas nights. It also turns everything it touches a gorgeous vibrant orange and makes it taste smoky and spicy. The dry sherry adds a magnificent sweetness to this decadently indulgent dish.
Ingredients
- 1kg (2¼lb) small, even-sized sprouts, outer leaves removed
- 100g (3½oz) chorizo ring, sliced and chopped
- 3tbsp dry sherry (Madeira or Marsala)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Method
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, and add the sprouts. Bring back to the boil and simmer for 3 mins. Drain well, then run them under cold water to refresh them. Drain well again. Set aside until a few minutes before serving.
- Heat a frying pan and fry the chorizo for a minute or two until the oil is released and the meat is starting to brown.
- Add the sherry and let it bubble for a few seconds, then add the sprouts and cook for 5 mins, or until softened to your liking, shaking the pan occasionally. Season.
Top tips for making Brussels sprouts with chorizo
Kick up the spiciness of this dish even more by adding some chilli flakes just before serving.
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Jessica Dady is Food Editor at GoodtoKnow and has over 11 years of experience as a digital editor, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the must-buy seasonal food hampers and advent calendars for Christmas to the family-friendly air fryers that’ll make dinner time a breeze, Jessica loves trying and testing various food products to find the best of the best for the busy parents among us. Over the years of working with GoodtoKnow, Jessica has had the privilege of working alongside Future’s Test Kitchen to create exclusive videos - as well as writing, testing, and shooting her own recipes. When she’s not embracing the great outdoors with her family at the weekends, Jessica enjoys baking up a storm in the kitchen with her favourite bakes being chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and a tray of gooey chocolate brownies.
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