RECIPE

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Chorizo-Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon

• Recipe by Penelope Casas

This timeless tapa from Spanish cookbook author Penelope Casas has everything going for it—it’s sweet, smoky and savory, all in one bite.

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Ingredients

1. 1 small Spanish chorizo sausage (about 2 ounces), casing removed
2. 24 Medjool dates, pitted
3. 12 slices of bacon, halved crosswise

Directions

1. Slice the chorizo crosswise in thirds. Halve each piece lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 lengthwise strips to make a total of 24 small sticks.
2. Tuck a chorizo stick into each date and pinch the dates closed. Wrap a strip of bacon around each date and secure with a toothpick.
3. Place the wrapped dates in a large skillet, seam sides down, and sauté, turning, until the bacon is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.