Appetizers

Argentinian Chorizo Sausage Sandwich

Grilled Argentinian chorizo on a soft roll with chimichurri and piquillo peppers. The choripan of your South American daydreams.

Recipe Information

Total Servings: 8

Grilled Argentinian chorizo sausage sandwiches served on small plates at outdoor event.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cilantro (picked)
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley (picked)
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded and chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup piquillo peppers (chopped)
  • ½ cup red onion (chopped)
  • Salt
  • 8 links Argentinian chorizo
  • 8 sandwich rolls

Directions

Chimichurri Sauce

  1. Step 1

    Combine the cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, garlic and olive oil in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the lime juice, red wine vinegar and pulse to combine. Stir in the piquillo peppers and red onion and season to taste with salt. Reserve.

Sandwich

  1. Step 1

    Grill the sausages over a hot grill. Split the sandwich rolls and toast on the grill. Spoon the chimichurri sauce on both sides of the bread. Cut the sausage in half lengthwise and set on the bottom piece of bread. Place the top piece back on, press together and serve.

  2. Step 2

    Enjoy with a glass of Cakebread Cellars Benchlands Select Cabernet Sauvignon.