Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs uncooked chorizo sausage (may sub kielbasa)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup red wine
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • ground black pepper
  • torn bread, for dipping

Method

  • Heat half the olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet until very hot.
  • Cut the chorizo inot 1/2 inch rounds.
  • Add half the chorizo and fry on both sides for 1 minute each. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep hot.
  • Add the remaining oil and remaining chorizo and cook as stated above.
  • Add the wine and thyme to the pan and swirl to dissolve the sediment. NOTE: if using kielbasa, add 2 t of paprika to the pan as well. Cook gently to thicken and reduce the sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the hot chorizo, sprinkle with pepper and serve with chunks of torn bread for dipping.