Portuguese Flame Grilled Chouriço


Ingredients
1 Whole Linquica or Chouriço Sausage2 to 4 oz of Portuguese aguardente or any spirit 80-proof (40% alcohol)1 Clay Piglet - Assador de ChouricoLong fireplace matches
Preparation
  1. Wash and dry the chouriço with paper towels. 
  2. Place 2 oz of the Alcohol in the bottom of the dish.
  3. Make a few cuts into the top of the chouriço and place on cooking dish.
  4. Light a match and slowly light the alcohol.
  5. Let the flames cook the chouriço until crispy (caution, do not touch flames).
  6. Turn the chouriço over to cook the other side if desired.
  7. If the flames die out before the chouriço is cooked, start the process over!
  8. Remove the chouriço onto a serving plate and serve in slices.
  9. Serve with Portuguese crusty bread or papo-secos.

Recipe Credit: Tia Maria's Blog

Photo Credit: golisbon.com

Preparation time 5 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 15 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings2