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Gorete's Savory Chouriço Spread

Gorete's savory chouriço spread, great on sliced bread or a bun. I save the broth from cooking the chouriço to make soup.
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Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 40 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings8

Ingredients

4 hot Portuguese chouriço sausages8 or 10 cups of water1⁄4 cup of butter, or more
4 hot Portuguese chouriço sausages8 or 10 cups of water1⁄4 cup of butter, or more
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Preparation

  1. Place the whole chouriço sausages in a large saucepan and add the water, making sure the sausages are covered.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sausages are tender, around 30 minutes,.
  3. Chop the cooked sausages into large chunks then add to the food processor.
  4. Process the sausages adding some of the broth, as needed, to moisten the mixture. 
  5. Depending on the machine you use, the sausages may need to be processed in batches.
  6. Once all of the chouriço has been processed, transfer the mixture to a bowl then start adding the butter.
  7. Add a tablespoon at a time until you reach the consistency you like.
  8. Use as little or as much as you want.
  9. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Chef Gorete, food.com


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Deb Rabesa
Deb Rabesa
Do you need to remove the casings from the chourico before you boil it?
11 Months ago, Tuesday, May 14, 2024
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Port
Deb, you don’t need to remove the casings at all, but if you prefer to, do it after the sausages are cooked.
11 Months ago, Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Olivia Flores
Olivia Flores
Wow I thank you for all these recipes they are soo yummy and easy to make!!
3 Years ago, Sunday, July 3, 2022
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