Choripan with Tuscan sausage: see the full recipe

Choripan is a traditional dish of Argentine and Uruguayan cuisine, being a tasty combination of chorizo and bread.

What is choripan?

In Brazil we end up consuming this a lot, even without knowing what it is. But let’s learn a little more about choripan and its origins!

It is estimated that choripan appeared around the 19th century, when sausages were roasted for special celebrations and eaten with bread.

The name of the sandwich appeared in Argentina and Uruguay, as it is a typical dish. Chorizo is sausage and pan, which is bread.

It is very common in Argentine and Uruguayan barbecues, usually as a starter before meat.

The success of choripán is due to the combination of juicy and tasty sausage with fresh, soft bread.

Sauces and accompaniments add even more flavor and texture to the dish, allowing each person to customize their choripán according to their preferences.

And the Tuscan sausage?

Tuscan sausage is a very traditional type of sausage from the area of Tuscany, located in Italy.

It is known for its intense flavor and characteristic seasoning, being highly appreciated not only in Italy but also in Brazil.

Tuscan sausage is made from high-quality pork, usually with a combination of lean meat and fat. It is seasoned with salt, black pepper, garlic and other seasonings.

It can be used to prepare different types of pasta and noodles, and prepared grilled, roasted, fried, and in countless ways. The limit is your imagination of what can be done.

Try incorporating the sausage Tuscany in your favorite Italian recipes and discover new flavors.

Choripan recipe with Tuscan sausage

And to prepare your Brazilian style choripan, you will need the following ingredients:

• 6 Tuscan sausages;
• black pepper to taste;
• parsley to taste;
• 6 French breads;
• 2 spoons of chimichurri;
• 1 spoon of mustard.

To prepare this recipe, start by removing the casing from the Tuscan sausage, that is, remove the thin, semi-transparent cover so we can get started.

In a pot, place the contents of the Tuscan sausage, parsley, mustard, chimichurri and pepper, this way you can prepare it and leave it well seasoned.

Cut your bread in half, remove the core and stuff it with seasoned Tuscan sausage outside the casing, called choripan.

Place on a barbecue or grill over low heat. Leave it for 6 minutes with the sausage side facing the coals, then leave it for another minute on the other side.

Finally, you can also add chimichurri on top to give it a little extra flavor, especially if you like this type.

As it is usually consumed on a barbecue, choripan can be accompanied by vinaigrette, made with lemon or vinegar, farofa and even different sauces such as garlic, which is also delicious.

Despite being extremely simple, Choripan is incredibly delicious, a very easy recipe to make and, of course, very popular.