Chorizo sausage with nuts and dried fruits

An original appetizer made from spicy chorizo sausage, which has a special taste thanks to Spanish paprika. An interesting combination in the recipe is the sharpness of chorizo and the sweetness of raisins and dried apricots.

Ingredients

• Dried apricots (dried apricots) - ¼ cup
• Dark raisins - ½ cup
• Olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.
• Onion - 1 pc.
• Chorizo (Spanish cured sausage with red pepper) or savory salami or other spicy sausage or smoked ham, etc. - 300 g
• Dry wine (sherry) - 3 tbsp. l.
• Walnuts, toasted and chopped - ½ cup
• Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Pour chopped dried apricots and raisins with hot water for 10 minutes. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the finely chopped onion until soft (5 minutes over medium heat). Add the sliced ​​sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain excess fat.
2. Add dried apricots and raisins to the pan. Then pour in the wine and add the nuts. Increase heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Sprinkle with black pepper and place in a small baking dish. Cover with foil and place in the oven for 15 minutes. Serve with fresh bread (optional).
3. Bon appetit!