Choripán (Argentine Grilled Chorizo Sandwich)
In short: Fresh pork sausage grilled until browned, split and tucked into a crusty roll with chimichurri and a chopped tomato and onion salsa criolla. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Resting
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 650 kcal
Choripán, from chorizo and pan (bread), is Argentina's favorite street snack, sold at football stadiums, roadside stands and every asado. A fresh pork sausage is grilled slowly until browned and juicy, split lengthwise and tucked into a crusty roll. Chimichurri goes on generously, and many cooks add salsa criolla, a chopped tomato and onion relish. It is simple, so quality counts: use good sausages and fresh bread.
Instructions
- Mix the tomato, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, olive oil and salt in a bowl. Leave for 15 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Heat a grill to medium-low, with the grate about 15 cm (6 in) above the coals. Do not prick the sausages.
- Cook the sausages for 20 to 25 minutes, turning every 5 minutes, until evenly browned and cooked through (71°C/160°F).
- Split each sausage lengthwise, leaving the halves joined along one side. Grill the cut sides for 2 minutes until lightly crisp.
- Split the rolls and toast the cut sides on the grill for 1 minute.
- Tuck a sausage into each roll. Spoon on the chimichurri and salsa criolla and serve right away.
Tips
- Cook the sausages low and slow. High heat splits the casings and dries out the filling before the center is cooked.
- For choripán al plato, slice the grilled sausage onto a plate and serve it with chimichurri, salsa criolla and bread on the side.
Questions and answers
What kind of sausage is used for choripán?
Fresh Argentine-style pork or pork-and-beef sausage, sold as chorizo parrillero. Do not use the dry-cured Spanish chorizo, which is meant to be sliced and eaten cold.
What is the difference between a choripán and a hot dog?
Choripán uses a coarse, seasoned fresh sausage grilled over embers and served in crusty bread with chimichurri. A hot dog is a smooth, pre-cooked sausage in a soft bun.
Can I cook choripán in the oven?
Yes. Bake the sausages at 200°C (400°F) for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, then finish under the broiler to brown the splits.
How long does it take to make Choripán (Argentine Grilled Chorizo Sandwich)?
About 35 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Choripán (Argentine Grilled Chorizo Sandwich)?
About 650 kcal per serving, with 26 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 650 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1400 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
