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Flavorful Chorizo in Red Wine Recipe Easy Garlic and Thyme Guide

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A quick and easy recipe featuring spicy chorizo simmered in rich red wine with garlic and thyme, perfect for cozy dinners or tapas nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) fresh Spanish or Mexican chorizo, sliced into ½-inch (1.25 cm) rounds
  • 1 cup (240 ml) dry red wine, such as Rioja or Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat

Instructions

  1. Slice the chorizo into ½-inch rounds. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Strip the thyme leaves from their stems and roughly chop.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking.
  3. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring often, until translucent and fragrant. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute without burning.
  4. Add the sliced chorizo to the pan. Let it brown on one side without stirring for a couple of minutes, then flip and cook until caramelized and cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle in the fresh thyme leaves, stir to combine, then pour in the red wine. Scrape any browned bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  6. Lower heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until the wine reduces by about half and thickens into a rich sauce.
  7. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Stir once more and remove from heat.
  8. Serve warm, either straight from the pan with crusty bread or over rice.

Notes

If the sauce reduces too quickly or seems dry, add a splash of water or more wine to keep it saucy. Watch the garlic carefully to avoid burning. For a leaner option, use turkey chorizo. You can substitute dried thyme for fresh by using half the amount and adding it earlier in cooking. Leftovers taste better the next day after flavors meld.

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Keywords: chorizo, red wine, garlic, thyme, easy recipe, tapas, Spanish cuisine, quick dinner, savory sausage

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