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Nutrition: per tbsp

  • kcal48
  • fat2g
  • saturates1g
  • carbs2g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre0g
  • protein2g
  • salt0.2g
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Method

  • step 1

    Fry the chorizo in a large saucepan for about 5 mins until golden and crispy at the edges. Remove the chorizo with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate, leaving the oil that has been released in the pan.

  • step 2

    Turn the heat down low and gently cook the onion in the chorizo oil for 15-20 mins or until very soft and starting to brown. Stir in the garlic, muscovado sugar, Sherry, maple syrup, espresso and chorizo.

  • step 3

    Cook slowly for 35-40 mins, stirring occasionally, until thick and syrupy. Turn off the heat, leave to cool a little, then tip everything into a food processor. Pulse briefly to chop everything up into really small pieces, then leave the mixture to cool before packing it into 2 sterilised jam jars. Will keep for up to 1 month in the fridge.

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Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2014

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8lossom

A staple of my Christmas food prep! Family almost expect a jar with their gift now, and we talk about it for months afterwards, with all the inventive ways people have used it! I love a couple of tablespoons of it thrown into spaghetti!

Tristian Lowe

Easy to follow recipe, great results, lovely with crackers and cheese.

hellothereMlIbaabD

question

Hello, is the texture meant to be quite clumpy? Mine doesn't feel very jam like.

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goodfoodteam

Hi, thanks for your question. The texture of the chorizo will be quite clumpy but coated in a thick and syrupy glaze. You should be able to spread it like a rough paste. Did you use cooking chorizo? The harder, cured chorizo will be tougher in texture. We hope this helps. Best wishes, BBC Good Food…

lozzinuk2002

question

Can this be made and then stored in the freezer?

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goodfoodteam

Hi, yes this could be frozen in a suitable container or freezer bags for up to 2 months (allow a little room for expansion as it freezes). It might change the texture slightly but should still taste good. Best wishes, BBC Good Food Team.

Suzy_173

question

It says to let the mixture cool before placing it in the jars. Do the sterilised jars need to be cold before the jam is added? Does the jam need to be completely cold as well?

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lulu_grimes

Hello, You can cool both, they don't have to be stone cold. The filled jars will need to be cold to go into the fridge or you'll bring the temperature of your fridge down. I hope this helps, Lulu

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