Magic Candied Chorizo

Tasty Desserts

A Recipe by El Popular

Abracadabra! Instant Deliciousness. Looking for a versatile sweet and salty ingredient to toss into your favorite dish? Don’t waste your time on bacon bits or candied bacon, go for something that will ‘wow’ your tastebuds and infuse your meals with real magic. Try out this easy recipe for Magic Candied Chorizo to bring new life to breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more.

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  • Prep Time: 15 mins

  • Cook Time: 10 mins

  • Makes: 1 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ links (8 oz) El Popular Chorizo (any flavor profile we offer)

  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

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  • Use with any meal including mixed with nuts, cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, salads, and much more!

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Remove Chorizo from casing and place in med skillet. Cook halfway (about 2 min) until Chorizo breaks up into crumbly pieces.

  • Mix brown sugar, rice vinegar, & maple syrup in a small bowl. Add Chorizo to bowl and mix.

  • Transfer to baking sheet lined with foil, spreading evenly and flat.

  • Bake for 10 min, stir, and bake another 5 min or until Chorizo is brown (not burned).

  • Let cool until room temp. then transfer to fridge to further solidify.

  • Get creative and make any dish magical!

Mole 101

Mole, whose name comes from the Nahuatl word “mōlli” meaning sauce, is a centuries-old dish full of history and flavor. Mole poblano, the most famous type, originates from Puebla, Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje,” blending indigenous and European culinary traditions. With El Popular Mole Paste or Powder, you can enjoy this rich, complex sauce anytime, perfect over chicken, vegetables, or rice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ jar El Popular Mole Paste (8.5 oz) or Mole Powder (4.5 oz)
  • 1–2 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine El Popular Mole paste or powder with chicken broth.
  • Stir slowly, adding more broth as needed to reach your desired thickness.
  • Sautee for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and heated thoroughly.
  • Serve hot over chicken, beef, rice, or vegetables.

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