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Name: Grilled Oaxacan Sausage (Chorizo Oaxaqueño) with Flame-Charred Salsa & Warm Tortillas
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Oaxacan-style chorizo sausage links (or high-quality Mexican chorizo, uncased if links unavailable); 6-8 small corn tortillas; 2 medium Roma tomatoes; 2 medium tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1 small white onion, peeled and quartered; 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled; 1 jalapeño pepper; 1/2 ripe avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 lime, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco (optional); Kosher salt, to taste; Vegetable oil, for grilling

Grilled Oaxacan Sausage (Chorizo Oaxaqueño) with Flame-Charred Salsa & Warm Tortillas

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This vibrant, summery dish showcases Oaxacan-style chorizo—smoky, spicy, and aromatic—grilled to juicy perfection. The flame-charred salsa, blending tomatoes, tomatillos, and jalapeño right over the fire, brings a punch of freshness and deep roasty flavor. Served with warm tortillas, creamy avocado, and a touch of queso fresco, this is a bold and festive dinner perfect for a backyard gathering or a lively weeknight meal. Every bite is a celebration of Mexican grilling traditions, with layers of savory, spicy, and bright notes.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or use a grill pan on the stove).
Prepare the salsa: Place the tomatoes, tomatillos, onion quarters, jalapeño, and unpeeled garlic directly on the grill grates. Char, turning occasionally, until blackened in spots and softened (8-10 minutes). Remove from grill. Peel garlic and stem jalapeño. Blend all charred vegetables with a generous pinch of salt until chunky. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Brush Oaxacan sausages lightly with oil. Grill, turning every 2 minutes, until deeply browned and just cooked through (8-10 minutes). Remove and rest 5 minutes, then slice if desired.
Warm tortillas on the grill until pliable and toasty, 30 seconds per side.
To serve, spoon salsa onto a platter. Place grilled sausage on top, and scatter with avocado slices, queso fresco, remaining cilantro, and lime wedges. Serve with warm tortillas for wrapping or scooping.