Choripan Argentino (Chorizo Sandwich)
Choripan Argentino Recipe – Make the most delicious Argentinian chorizo sandwiches with spicy sausage links, tomatoes, and a simple but brilliant homemade chimichurri sauce, all loaded on grilled baguettes.
Why We Love These Chorizo Sandwiches
Authentic Argentinian Choripan is a classic street food sandwich first made popular in Argentina. But these handheld sandwiches are so hearty and amazingly flavorful, it’s easy to see why they have become beloved throughout South America and worldwide!
Choripan Argentino feature French baguettes loaded with chorizo links, thick chimichurri sauce, and fresh sliced tomato. Together they create that perfect layering of bold flavors with the slightly crunchy, soft, chewy, juicy and tender textures you crave in a great sandwich.
These simple addictive sandwiches are fabulous for picnics and parties. Guests can easily grab one and continue to mingle as they munch! Or prepare for a casual yet exciting lunch or lighter dinner. Choripan are even great to make ahead and have at the ready for effortless serving!
Ingredients You Need
- Chorizo links – pork or beef sausage in natural casings, not in plastic casing
- Baguettes – french baguette or other roll of choice
- Tomatoes – chopped
- Olive oil – or preferred high heat neutral flavored oil
- Fresh parsley – stems and leaves
- Garlic – peeled
- Red wine vinegar – for the perfect bright and tangy chimichurri
- Spices – dried or fresh oregano, ground cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper
How to Make Choripan Argentino
Preheat the grill to medium heat while you prep the ingredients: Use a serrated knife to cut the baguettes into eight 6-7 inch sections. Then cut (butterfly) each baguette section down the middle so that it opens like a book. Brush the open baguette with olive oil.
Next, make the chimichurri sauce: Place olive oil, parsley, whole garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper in the bowl of a food processor to .
Cover and purée until smooth. If the sauce seems a little thick try puréeing in another splash of olive oilI… It should be thick, but spreadable.
Place the baguettes cut side down on the hot grill to toast the insides. You only need to grill them for about a minute to form grill marks.
Look at the chorizo package. If the chorizo is fully cooked, place it on the grill for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once. If the sausage is uncooked, place it on the grill for 10-12 minutes, flipping once.
How to Assemble Chorizo Sandwiches
Remove the sausages from the grill and move to a dish to cool for a few minutes. Meanwhile, spread the chimichurri sauce on the open toasted baguettes.
Once the grilled chorizo sausage is cool to the touch, use a sharp knife to slice them lengthwise. Place two chorizo link halves on each baguette.
Top the slices of sausage with chopped tomatoes.
Close the baguette and serve Argentinian choripan immediately, or wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap to enjoy later.
Get the Complete (Printable!) Chorizo Argentino Sandwich Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Choripan Chorizo Sandwiches with crunchy potato chips or sweet potato chips.
Other classic picnic side dishes also make fantastic side dishes! Serve alongside potato salad, corn salsa dip with bacon, and baked beans.
Or since you’ve already got the grill going, try grilled corn with smokey lime mayo or these grilled vegetable kabobs with fajita butter!
Or go with all Spanish dishes and serve alongside Sopa de Ajo, Sheet Pan Paella, Gambas al Ajillo, and Pan con Tomate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use your favorite meatless sausage to instantly make this a vegan Argentine chorizo sandwich recipe.
Choripan makes great leftovers! Wrap each one tightly in plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.
The chimichurri sauce can be blended up at least a day or two in advance. Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge.
Grilled sausages will keep well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Once the sandwiches are prepared and wrapped in plastic, they’ll keep well for up to 3-5 in the fridge.
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- New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich
- Panini Sandwich with Creamy Pesto Sauce
- Drowned Carnitas Party Sandwiches
- Cheesy Enchilada Meatball Sub
Get the Complete (Printable!) Chorizo Argentino Sandwich Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Choripan Argentino (Chorizo Sandwich Recipe)
Ingredients
- 8 chorizo links in natural casings (not the plastic casing on Mexican Chorizo)
- 8 – 6 to 7 inch sections of baguette (2-4 baguettes, depending on length)
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil + extra for brushing
- 1 bunch flat leaf parsley stems and leaves
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Meanwhile use a serrated knife to cut the baguettes into eight 6-7 inch sections. Then cut (butterfly) each baguette section down the middle so that it opens like a book. Brush the open baguette with olive oil. Chop the tomatoes.
- Set out a large food processor. Place 1/4 cup of olive oil, one full bunch of parsley, two whole garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, salt, and crushed red pepper in the bowl of the food processor. Cover and purée until smooth. If needed, add another splash of olive oil to loosen the chimichurri sauce. It should be thick, but spreadable.
- Once the grill is hot, place the baguettes on the grill, flat side down, so the insides are toasted. Grill for 30 to 60 seconds to form grill marks, then quickly remove and set-aside.
- Look at the chorizo package. If the chorizo is fully cooked, place on the grill for 5 to 6 minutes, flipping once. If the chorizo is uncooked, place on the grill for 10-12 minutes, flipping once.
- Allow the Chorizo links to cool for a few minutes. Spread the chimichurri sauce on the open toasted baguettes.
- Once the chorizo has cooled for a minute or two, slice them lengthwise. Place two chorizo link halves on each baguette and top with chopped tomatoes. Close the baguette and serve.
This sandwich is incredible! I have never had anything like this before and I love it! The flavors are so good! YUMMY!!!
I love some good chorizo and this is a new way of making it! thank you!
Oh my! This recipe was unbelievably good. Making it again this weekend! Thanks
My husband went CRAZY over this recipe! The sandwiches had so much flavor and we loved the fresh chimichurri sauce. Definitely making again!