Spicey Chorizo in Red Wine

Ingredients

2  4 oz Pieces Dry Spanish Chorizo
6  Cups Dry Red Wine
10 Cloves Garlic, peeled
4  Bay leaves
1/4 Tsp Cayenne pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large skillet. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat, turning Chorizo once, until Chorizo is plump. About 15 minutes. Uncover for 5 minutes.

Remover Chorizo to a cutting board and slice diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces. Return to skillet and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Place Chorizo in a shallow serving dish and add some of the poaching liquid. Use toothpicks and serve with bread and cheese.

Originally published in The Wine Cellar November 2018