Entertaining These smoky grilled chorizo patties are packed with flavour By Annabelle Waugh Published: December 31, 2023 Updated: April 10, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Grilled Fresh Chorizo Patties Annabelle Waugh You can buy pre-made Latin American-style fresh chorizo, but these flavourful homemade patties—infused with garlic, smoked paprika, and red wine—are easy to make and delicious as part of a mixed grill. They also make a terrific burger patty. No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Course dinnerCuisine South American Servings 8 people EquipmentGrill Ingredients 1x2x3x125 g pancetta or salt pork, diced½ cup dry red wine4 cloves garlic, finely chopped or pressed4 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp hot (or sweet) paprika 1½ tsp dried oregano1 tsp salt½ tsp dried thyme¼ tsp ground cloves 1 kg lean ground pork Instructions In a food processor, whirl together pancetta, wine, garlic, smoked paprika, hot paprika, oregano, salt, thyme, and cloves until pancetta is finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; let stand for 15 minutes.Using clean hands, knead in pork until combined. Shape into 16 patties, 3/8" thick; transfer to a waxed paper-lined plate or tray (stacking and separating with additional waxed paper as needed). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. (You can make patties ahead to this step.)Meanwhile, pre-heat grill to medium-high. Grill patties until no longer pink inside and thermometer inserted into centre reads 160°F, 3 to 4 minutes per side. NotesTIP: You can chop the pancetta finely by hand and mix the ingredients together in a bowl if you don’t have a food processor at the cottage. Keyword grilling Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! Put some pep in your grill with this fresh pebre You’ll want to make this caramelized sugar steak all summer long A simple and refreshing Ensalada Chilena for your next barbecue Related Story This easy dry rub recipe pairs deliciously with PNW grilled salmon Related Story Nacho Bean Burger Supreme Related Story How to jazz up your hotdogs and hamburgers Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice Dockside DIY Bi-weekly Fix-it info, project ideas, and maintenance tips from our DIY experts The Great Outdoors Monthly Nature and environment news and inspiration for people who love to get outside The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico