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Chorizo in red wine

4 people · Tapas / Pan dishes

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A Spanish tapas classic. Spicy chorizo braises in robust red wine and develops an intense aroma that pairs perfectly with fresh bread.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: approx. 20 minutes
  • Total: approx. 30 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 470 kcal
Protein
≈ 22.2 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 2.1 g
Fat
≈ 36.5 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 small onion · ≈ 100.0 g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 13.65 g
  • 400 g chorizo · ≈ 400 g · Assumed quantity / reference product

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 400 g chorizo
  • 250 ml dry red wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Slice the chorizo.
  2. Finely dice the onion.
  3. Heat the oil and sauté the onion.
  4. Briefly fry the chorizo.
  5. Deglaze with red wine.
  6. Add the bay leaf.
  7. Simmer gently for 15–20 minutes.
  8. Serve with baguette.

Frequently asked questions

What side dish goes well?

Serve with baguette.