Chorizo How Long to Cook?

Chorizo is probably one of the best things that have happened to pork. The best thing is that you can prepare chorizo in different methods and be ready within the next half an hour. And interestingly, you can take them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Cooking Chorizo usually takes between 15 – 30 minutes depending on the method of cooking used. When cooking, you will need to rotate it every 5 minutes until it all turns golden brown.

So whether you want chorizo pan-fried, grilled, or broiled, all these methods will take between 15 to 30 minutes. Learn how long to cook this sensational sausage to transform your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

• 4 servings
• 4 chorizo links
• 1 tbsp. of vegetable oil
• 6 tbsps. water

How Long to Grill Chorizo

Instructions

• Preheat your grill: Turn the burners to high heat if using a glass grill. For a charcoal grill, fill the chimney with charcoal and light them until hot enough with a light coating of ash. Dump the hot briquettes at the bottom grill grate and set the top grate on the grill.

NOTE: If your grill is dirty from your last grilling, let it heat for about 5 minutes and scrub with a barbecue brush until clean.

A charcoal grill adds an extra smoky flavor to the chorizo.

2. Put the vegetable oil in a small dish: Dip a paper towel in the vegetable oil and brush it over the grill grate using tongs to avoid burns. The vegetable oil helps in preventing the chorizo from sticking onto the grill.
3. Place the chorizo on the grill: Space the links evenly, leaving about an inch between them for good air circulation and cooking. Cover the grill with its lid over the chorizo to trap the heat and keep it hot.

NOTE: If preparing for more people, double or triple the chorizo as you desire.

4. Regarding how long you should grill the chorizo, grill until they attain a temperature of 160°F, which usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Be sure to rotate the chorizo every 5 minutes using tongs for even cooking and an appealing golden brown color.
5. Transfer the ready chorizo to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving. The aluminum foil helps redistribute the meat’s juices for an enjoyable taste. Serve your dish and enjoy. 
6. Put leftover chorizo in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

How Long to Broil Chorizo

Broiling chorizo is the easiest way to expose the sausages to direct high heat that helps lock in their flavor. With this method, your chorizo will be ready within 20 minutes. And even better, you’ll cook without having to monitor every minute.

1. Preheat the oven and turn it to broiling as it continues to heat up.
2. Place the chorizo on the broiler rack 7-9 inches below the heating element.
3. Leave the chorizo to broil for 12-15 minutes on each side until they reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit and browned evenly.
4. Remove from the broil and serve.

How Long to Pan Fry Chorizo

On those chilly days when you can’t light the grill, follow these steps and panfry your chorizo within minutes

1. Heat your pan over medium heat.
2. Add 6 tablespoons of water along with the chorizo into the pan.
3. Cover with a lid and leave to cook for ten to twelve minutes. Make sure to turn every 3-5 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and continue cooking for an additional 5-7minutesor until golden brown and ideal temperatures of 160 degrees Fahrenheit attained.
5. Remove the chorizo from the pan and serve.

NOTE: While medium heat works well when time is limited, we recommend low heat when pan-frying chorizo as it allows the flavors to develop fully. High heat may cause the chorizo to burn.

Tips for Cooking Chorizo

Though it’s not hard to cook chorizo, these tips will help make your cooking experience even better.

1. Avoid boiling the chorizo, as this might distract its flavors. If you boil, fats will melt out of the sausage, leaving you with dry and tasteless meat. Instead, make sure to frequently turn the chorizo as you grill so they can cook evenly.
2. If you prefer to have your chorizo in a meaty texture similar to ground beef, cut them lengthwise, remove the casing and fry the content on the pan. As you cook, the chorizo meat will break apart and produce grease, which will aid in the cooking, Stir consistently until it’s fully cooked. Drain any excess fats and serve.
3. If you prefer your chorizo sliced, cut into small round shapes of about ½ an inch and Sautee on the pan. Be careful as you cut so the meat doesn’t fall off the casing.
4. Buy chorizo made with high-quality meat and without artificial flavors, as they are bound to be more delicious.

Conclusion

Cooking chorizo is easy and doesn’t take much of your time. Generally, it will only take about 20-30 minutes, and you’ll have everything ready. Interestingly, you can serve the sausages in a sandwich, along with vegetables, or add them into a variety of recipes.