Description
This Choripan Burger recipe combines the bold flavors of Argentine chorizo-style sausage with melty mozzarella, tangy pickled red onions and jalapenos, and a vibrant chimichurri sauce. Served on toasted burger buns with optional mayonnaise, this burger offers a smoky, spicy, and fresh taste experience perfect for grilling season.
Ingredients
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Choripan
- 4-6 Sausage Spirals (Argentine chorizo style)
- 9-10 Mozzarella Slices
- Mayonnaise (optional, to taste)
- Burger Buns (4, split)
Pickled Red Onions & Jalapeños
- 2 medium Red Onions, sliced
- 2-3 large Jalapeños, sliced
- 2 cups White Vinegar
- 1 cup Water
- ½ cup White Sugar
- ½ cup Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Whole Peppercorns
Chimichurri Sauce
- 1 cup Parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 4-6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Red Chili Flakes
- Olive Oil, to desired consistency (about ½ cup)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Pickled Red Onions & Jalapeños: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add white vinegar, water, sugar, and kosher salt. Let the mixture simmer until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Pickle the Vegetables: Place sliced red onions, jalapeños, and whole peppercorns in a food-safe bowl or mason jar. Pour the hot vinegar solution over the veggies, cover, and let them sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but ideally overnight. Refrigerate once opened.
- Make Chimichurri Sauce: In a bowl, combine chopped parsley, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, red chili flakes, olive oil, and salt. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, approximately 325°F (160°C).
- Cook Sausages: Place sausage spirals on the grill and cook slowly until fully charred on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from grill and let cool slightly.
- Melt Cheese: Place a skillet on the grill, add sliced mozzarella cheese, and allow it to melt completely.
- Toast Buns: Toast burger buns on the grill until lightly browned. Spread mayonnaise on the buns if desired.
- Assemble the Burger: Place a cooked sausage spiral on each bun, add a generous layer of melted mozzarella on top, then spoon chimichurri sauce and finish with pickled red onions and jalapeños.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, fresh flavors of your Choripan Burger.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the pickled onions and jalapeños to sit overnight to fully develop their tanginess.
- You can adjust the spice level by controlling the amount of jalapeños and chili flakes in the chimichurri.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure sausages reach a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you don’t have a grill, sausages can be cooked in a skillet on the stovetop, and buns toasted in an oven or toaster.
- Chimichurri can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
