Chourico Caseiro Sauteado Recipe
Flaming Portuguese Sausage
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Sausage
Start by slicing the chourico sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. This will allow it to cook evenly and render its flavor.
- 2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves finely. Set aside.
- 3
Chop the Onion and Bell Pepper
Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces. Wash the bell pepper, remove the seeds, and chop into small cubes.
Cooking
- 4
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Sauté the Sausage
Add the sliced chourico sausage to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- 6
- 7
Add Red Pepper Flakes
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the mixture, stirring to incorporate, and cook for another minute.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the sausage.




