CHORIZO-STUFFED DATES WITH PIQUILLO PEPPER SAUCE
Adapted from Perry Hendrix, the chef de cuisine at the acclaimed restaurant Avec in Chicago, these intensely flavored mouthfuls are meaty, spicy and sweet all at once. You could serve them as an appetizer, sitting in a pool of silky sauce, but they could also work as finger food, with the sauce set aside for dipping. Make sure to buy uncured, fresh chorizo sausage rather than the salami-like cured kind. Specialty stores generally carry jars of piquillo peppers, but if you can't find them, substitute any roasted red peppers for the sauce.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and tomatoes and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the liquid in the sauce has mostly evaporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let sauce cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and process until smooth. Thin with warm water to reach desired consistency if necessary. You want a thick sauce but not so thick that it mounds on the plate.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Stuff dates with chorizo, using about 1/2 tablespoon of chorizo per date. Cut bacon slices in half lengthwise and wrap a slice around each date.
- Place stuffed dates on a small baking sheet and bake 15 minutes, or until chorizo is cooked through. Turn broiler to high and broil for 2 to 4 minutes, or until bacon is dark brown and crisp.
- Spread sauce on each plate and place 3 dates on top. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 739, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 83 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 992 milligrams, Sugar 63 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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mathu mathusan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dates turned out a little too dry. I think I might have overcooked them. Next time, I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time.
tania alexander
[email protected]These chorizo-stuffed dates were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect appetizer for our party.
Fartamaxamed 11
[email protected]I made these for my family last night and they were a hit! The dates were perfectly soft and the chorizo was flavorful and juicy. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.
Kaakyire Manu BERNARD
[email protected]These chorizo-stuffed dates were the perfect appetizer for my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Thobeka Sajini
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The chorizo was surprisingly mild and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Md Taimon
[email protected]These chorizo-stuffed dates were easy to make and very delicious. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a quick and easy appetizer.
Kayesu Hope
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dates turned out a little too dry. I think I might have overcooked them. Next time, I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time.
Salinka Liyanage
[email protected]These chorizo-stuffed dates were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the perfect appetizer for our party.
Cyndi Kashow
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The dates were surprisingly delicious, and the chorizo and sauce were perfect compliments. I will definitely be making these again.
Nirjol Das
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The dates were stuffed perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again for my friends.
Aminah Mnazi
[email protected]I made these for my family last night and they loved them! The dates were perfectly soft and the chorizo was flavorful and juicy. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of heat.
Arbind Yadav
[email protected]These chorizo-stuffed dates were a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the piquillo pepper sauce added a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making these again.