World Flavors Cookbook

Chistorra al Sidra

Basque and Navarrese fresh sausage cooked in Asturian cider — smoky, garlicky, and deeply satisfying.

Cuisine: Spain

Ingredients

• 500g chistorra (or chorizo fresco)
• 200ml natural cider (sidra natural)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Prick chistorra with a fork.
2. Heat olive oil and brown chistorra over medium heat, turning.
3. Add garlic and cider. Let bubble and reduce by half.
4. Slice diagonally and serve with the cider sauce and bread.