Ingredients

  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 links Spanish hard chorizo, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 white onion, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method

  • To a large pot of boiling salted water add the Brussels sprouts and cook for 10 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and drop into a bowl filled with ice and water, after 5 minutes strain and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan over a medium flame heat the olive oil.
  • When it begins to smoke, add the chorizo, and cook until it becomes crispy and has rendered some fat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, increase the flame to high and add the Brussels sprouts and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid has reduced to approximately 1/4 cup, add the butter and cook for 3 more minutes, season with salt and pepper and serve in a large bowl.