
Gorete's Portuguese Chouriço Spread Recipe
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Sat, Nov 20, 2021
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This is delicious on a sandwich or used as a spread on sliced bread or a bun. I save the broth from cooking the chouriço to make soup.
Preparation time | 10 min |
Cooking Time | 30 min |
Ready In | 40 min |
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
4 hot Portuguese chouriço sausages8 or 10 cups of water1⁄4 cup of butter, or more
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Directions
- Place the whole chouriço sausages in a large saucepan and add the water, making sure the sausages are covered.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sausages are tender, around 30 minutes,.
- Chop the cooked sausages into large chunks then add to the food processor.
- Process the sausages adding some of the broth, as needed, to moisten the mixture.
- Depending on the machine you use, the sausages may need to be processed in batches.
- Once all of the chouriço has been processed, transfer the mixture to a bowl then start adding the butter.
- Add a tablespoon at a time until you reach the consistency you like.
- Use as little or as much as you want.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Chef Gorete, food.com