Cooking Lucid
Chorizo a la Sidra
Asturian cider-braised chorizo — sweet, tangy, and impossibly simple. A tapa that captures northern Spain in one bite.
Prep 5 min
Cook 15 min
Total 20 min
Serves 4
Appetizer·Spanish·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Braise
- 1 lb Spanish chorizo (whole links)
- 2 cups dry Asturian cider or dry apple cider
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- 1
Simmer
Place chorizo and cider in a pan with bay leaves. Simmer 12–15 minutes until cider reduces to a glaze.
- 2
Serve
Slice chorizo on the bias and serve with the reduced cider sauce and toothpicks.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 16g protein · 8g carbs · 32g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
