Recipes Chorizo-Filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon 4.0 (1,714) 1 Review This timeless tapa from Spanish cookbook author Penelope Casas has everything going for it—it's sweet, smoky and savory, all in one bite. By Penelope Casas Updated on January 8, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Tina Rupp Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 24 Ingredients 1 small Spanish chorizo sausage (about 2 ounces), casing removed 24 Medjool dates, pitted 12 slices of bacon, halved crosswise Directions 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. 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. 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. Rate it Print