Chorizo a la sidra or chorizo sausage in apple cider is a Spanish classic! And also a new addition to my Spanish tapas dinner for friends and family!
Chorizo a la sidra is yet another very popular Spanish dish.
Call it a classic, a traditional recipe, a true must if you are visiting Spain because it is such a savory Spanish delicacy.
Every self-respecting Spanish cerveceria or restaurant has this one listed on the menu because it is a staple in Spanish cuisine.
Apple Cider
I must admit that my version is probably not the traditional way to prepare it.
You normally add the chorizo and apple cider to a shallow earthenware dish and then bake in a blazing hot oven.
It is usually still simmering when you put it on the table.
Lovely.
Best Spanish Chorizo a la Sidra (Chorizo in Apple Cider)
I love cooking with wine and cider.
Sausages are great for that.
A classic at home are Italian sausages in white wine or salsicce al vino, pretty similar. The smoky chorizo here is a perfect match for the apple cider.
By slicing it up it is far more easier to share as a tapa.
I served the chorizo as part of a tapas dinner with my neighbours together with gambas al ajillo, artichoke salad, pimientos rellenos and croquetas de jamon.
Tapas Dinner
That sounds great, no?
Are you looking for the KitchenAid Cook Processor recipe?
Then just scroll down to the second recipe on this page!
Enjoy!
Best Spanish Chorizo a la Sidra Recipe
Chorizo a la sidra or chorizo sausage in apple cider, a Spanish classic!
- 10,5 oz fresh chorizo sausage (300 g)
- 1 cup apple cider (240 ml)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- a handful fresh parsley
- 1 small garlic clove chopped
- pepper
- salt
Pour the olive oil in a medium non-stick pan, add the chorizo sausage(s) and place it over medium-high heat. Pan fry the sausage on both sides for about 7 minutes until nicely browned.
Gently fry the garlic in the chorizo oil for 2 minutes. Then add the chopped garlic and half of the apple cider. Season with a little pepper.
Put a lid on the pan and let the cider sauce simmer until it has reduced by half. Remove the sausage from the pan and slice it into bite-size pieces. Add them back to the hot pan pour in the rest of the apple cider.
- Cover the pan again and let the cider reduce a second time. Then take the pan off the heat and check the seasoning. Add extra pepper or salt to the sauce to taste if necessary.
- Pour the sliced sausage in a shallow serving dish and drizzle with the remaining cider sauce. Then sprinkle with the freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.
Best Spanish Chorizo a la Sidra – KitchenAid Cook Processor
Chorizo a la sidra or chorizo sausage in apple cider, a Spanish classic!
And a new addition to my Spanish tapas dinner with friends!
I bet that you are also very familiar with this popular Spanish dish: chorizo in cider or chorizo a la sidra. It’s a popular tapas dish as well.
This chorizo in cider drop-dead simple to prepare.
Patatas Bravas
Just let the chorizo simmer and poach in the hot apple cider for 20 to 30 minutes, slice it up and serve!
Also take a look at another highly popular tapas dish that you can prepare at home: my patatas bravas!
Golden fried potatoes covered in a homemade creamy bravas sauce…
Enjoy!
Chorizo a la Sidra Recipe
- 1 ⅓ lbs fresh chorizo sausage (600 g)
- 2 cups apple cider (480 ml)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 clove
- pepper
- salt
- Peel the garlic clove and then add it together with the olive oil, bay leaves and the clove to the bowl of the Cook Processor fitted with the StirAssist. Season with a little pinch of pepper and salt.
- Close the bowl of the Cook Processor and select BOIL P2. Press Start to activate Step 1. After that, add the chorizo sausages to the bowl and pour in the apple cider.
- Close the lid again and press Start to activate Step 2. Once the program is finished, press cancel to exit the keep warm mode.
- Remove the boiled chorizo sausages and slice them up. Then transfer the chorizo to a small deep plate and drizzle with the remaining cider sauce. Add extra pepper or salt to to taste if necessary. Sprinkle with the freshly chopped parsley and serve the chorizo in cider hot.
Is apple cider often used in Spanish cuisine?
Apple cider is not a common ingredient in traditional Spanish cuisine.
Some regions in Spain do produce their own cider and it is consumed locally.
One such region is Asturias in northern Spain, where cider is a traditional beverage and is often served alongside hearty local dishes such as fabada asturiana (a bean and meat stew) and this chorizo a la sidra (chorizo sausage cooked in cider).
In Asturias, cider pouring is an art, with the server holding the bottle high above their head and pouring the cider into a glass held at arm’s length.
While apple cider may not be widely used as an ingredient in Spanish cooking, it is a beloved beverage in some parts of the country.
What is pouring cider into a glass called in Spain?
The art form of pouring cider in Asturias, Spain is called “escanciar sidra” or “txotx” in Basque Country.
This is a traditional way of pouring cider, which involves holding the bottle of cider with one hand, while raising it high above the head with the other hand, and then pouring the cider into a glass held at waist level.
The idea is to create a thin, fine stream of cider that aerates the liquid and brings out its flavors.
This technique takes skill and practice to master, and is often performed by skilled bartenders or waiters in cider houses or taverns in Asturias and the Basque Country.
