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What to eat in South America? Top 4 South American Sausage Dishes

Last update: Fri Feb 14 2025
Top 4 South American Sausage Dishes
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Chorizo a la parrilla
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A true Argentinian asado is only complete with chorizo, a fresh pork (or beef or pork and beef) sausage seasoned with paprika, pepper, oregano, and garlic. It is briefly soaked in water and then grilled until the outside is charred, but the insides remain juicy.


Still, chorizo sausage is nearly impossible to overcook thanks to its high-fat percentage. Chorizo is typically served as an appetizer and as a sandwich, inside a bread roll, smothered in chimichurri sauce.

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Salchicha parrillera is a thin, long, fresh, and coiled Argentinian sausage that is very similar to chorizo. They only differ in shape. For barbecuing, it’s usually shaped into a tight spiral and secured with long toothpicks that are pierced into the center of the sausage to keep it in place.


It is grilled over low to medium flame and often turned until crispy on the outside. The grilled sausage is served with bread and chimichurri sauce.

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Morcilla a la parilla is a sausage dish that’s prepared by grilling morcilla blood sausage. Every morcilla is different. Some are savory, seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion, and some are sweeter and have things like raisins, cloves, and nuts, so the dish is each time different depending on the sausage used.


Also, because morcilla is a pre-cooked sausage, technically, it is only heated on the grill, not cooked. It can be eaten plain or spread on bread.

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Chorizo a la pomarola is a dish consisting of chorizo sausages slowly cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato-based sauce. This dish, deeply rooted in South American cuisine, reflects the strong influence of Italian and Spanish immigrants who introduced sausages and tomato sauces to the region.


Over time, it evolved into a comforting and hearty meal commonly enjoyed with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. The preparation of chorizo a la pomarola begins with browning fresh pork or beef chorizos to enhance their smoky flavor. In the same pan, onions, garlic, and bell peppers are sautéed in olive oil before adding tomatoes, bay leaves, paprika, salt, and pepper. 

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