By Traeger Kitchen
This smokin' appetizer combines bold chorizo sausage with a fresh and zesty pesto.
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Pellets
4
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.4 Cup | arugula leaves, packed |
1 Clove | garlic |
1/2 Cup | Parmesan cheese, grated |
1/2 Cup | pine nuts, coarsely chopped |
1/4 Cup | Olive oil |
1/4 Cup | grapeseed oil |
To Taste | Sea salt |
As Needed | water |
To Taste | freshly ground black pepper |
2 | (8-inch) Chorizo sausage links |
1
Make the pesto. In the bowl of a food processor or blender add the arugula, garlic, cheese, and pine nuts, and puree.
2
As the processor is running, drizzle in the olive and grape seed oil. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. If the pesto is too thick, thin it out with water as needed.
3
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 375°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
4
Insert the probe horizontally into the center of a sausage. Place the sausage directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook until the internal temperature reaches 170°F, 20 minutes.
375 ˚F / 191 ˚C
170 ˚F / 77 ˚C
00:20
5
Remove the sausage from the grill. Let rest for 10 minutes, then cut the sausage links into large 1 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer the sausage to a platter and serve with arugula pesto. Enjoy!
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