Grilled fresh chorizo fills crusty rolls with juicy, browned sausage and a sharp spoonful of parsley-garlic chimichurri.
A few good ingredients carry Choripan: fresh sausage, bread sturdy enough to catch its juices and a bright herb sauce. Moderate grill heat cooks the chorizo through before the casing gets too dark.
Buy raw Argentinian-style chorizo or another fresh pork grilling sausage, not firm cured Spanish chorizo. Split the cooked sausage lengthwise to create more surface for the chimichurri and keep it seated in the roll.
Method
Heat a grill to medium with a cooler zone on one side. Place fresh pork chorizo sausages over the medium heat.
Grill for , turning frequently, until browned and 160°F in the center. Move to the cooler zone if the casings darken too quickly.
Toast crusty rolls cut-side down for until lightly crisp. Split sausages lengthwise without cutting all the way through, tuck into rolls and spoon over chimichurri sauce.
Forkue tips
- Do not pierce the sausages while grilling; use tongs to keep their juices inside.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate cooked sausages for 3 days. Reheat covered in a skillet with a splash of water and assemble in freshly toasted rolls with cold chimichurri.
Kitchen gear
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Choripan: FAQ
Can I use cured chorizo?
No. Firm cured chorizo is a different product; choose raw sausage intended for grilling.
Can I cook choripan indoors?
Yes. Cook the sausages in a covered skillet over medium-low heat, turning until browned and cooked through, then toast the rolls separately.
How do I store and reheat Choripan?
Refrigerate cooked sausages for 3 days. Reheat covered in a skillet with a splash of water and assemble in freshly toasted rolls with cold chimichurri.
How long does Choripan take?
About 25 min in total: 5 min prep and 20 min cooking.
What do I need to make Choripan?
The key ingredients are fresh pork chorizo sausages, crusty rolls and chimichurri sauce, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Choripan?
Do not pierce the sausages while grilling; use tongs to keep their juices inside.
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