Description
A smoky, juicy twist on the classic choripán using fresh chorizo patties, chimichurri, and toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh pork chorizo (about 4 links)
- 4 bolillo or brioche buns
- Chimichurri sauce
- Quick-pickled red onions
- Mayonnaise or queso fresco
- Lime, for serving
Instructions
- Remove chorizo from casings and form into four 4-oz patties.
- Preheat grill to medium-high (400–425°F) or heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high until slightly smoking.
- Grill patties for 4–5 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for pork; let rest for 5 minutes.
- Toast buns on the grill for 30–45 seconds.
- Assemble the burger with chimichurri, quick-pickled onions, and a smear of mayonnaise or queso fresco.
Notes
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure patties reach 160°F; handle meat gently to keep patties tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Argentinian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg