Colombian Choripán Sandwich - Thrifty Recipe
- Ramon Valles
- Jul 1
- 3 min read
What’s up, mi gente! Today I’m bringing you a delicious fusion in collaboration with Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats. We’re transforming the classic Colombian hot dog into a Colombian-style Choripán, using their delicious Colombian sausage grilled on my Char-Griller.We’re swapping the soft bun for a crunchy bread, but keeping the toppings that give it that unique flavor—pineapple sauce, coleslaw, and a touch of Boricua seasoning. This one’s straight for the grill! 🔥
Colombian Choripán on the Grill
Total Time: ~45 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Sausages:
1 pack of Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats Colombian Sausage (5 units, 16 oz)
Olive oil (for brushing, optional)
For the Pink Sauce (with a Boricua Touch):
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon sofrito (homemade or store-bought)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Pineapple Sauce:
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Pinch of salt
For the Coleslaw:
1 cup shredded green cabbage (or a mix of green and purple)
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly:
5 crispy bread rolls (like pan de agua or French bread, split)
1/2 cup crushed potato sticks
1/2 cup shredded white cheese (or melted mozzarella)
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion (optional)
Instructions
Make the Pineapple Sauce (~10 minutes):
Blend the pineapple chunks until finely chopped but still with some texture (about 1 minute).
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes until it thickens and becomes glossy.
Remove from heat, add the lemon juice, and let it cool (about 2 minutes).
Make the Coleslaw (~5 minutes):
In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper (about 1 minute).
Add the cabbage and carrot, mixing well to coat (about 1 minute). Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Make the Pink Sauce (~2 minutes):
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, ketchup, sofrito, and lemon juice until smooth (about 1 minute). Set aside.
Prepare the Charcoal Grill (~10 minutes):
Light your Char-Griller to medium heat (350°F). Use a chimney starter to heat the coals until they are glowing red, then arrange them for direct grilling (5-7 minutes).
Clean and oil the grates (about 1 minute).
Grill the Sausages and Toast the Bread (~10 minutes):
Brush the Colombian sausages with a little olive oil (optional, about 1 minute). Place them on the grill over direct heat.
Grill for 8-10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until nicely browned with grill marks and an internal temperature of 160°F.
In the last 2 minutes, toast the bread rolls (cut side down) for 30-60 seconds until lightly toasted.
Assemble the Choripán (~5 minutes):
Place each grilled sausage in a toasted bread roll.
Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of pink sauce and 1-2 tablespoons of pineapple sauce.
Add 1 tablespoon of coleslaw, a handful of crushed potato sticks, and some melted white cheese (melt beforehand in a microwave or skillet, ~1 minute).
Finish with a sprinkle of chopped onion, if desired.
Serve:
Serve hot with an ice-cold Malta or a tamarind juice to keep the Boricua vibes strong. Get ready for a delicious mess—worth every bite!
Total Time Breakdown:
Pineapple Sauce: 10 minutes
Coleslaw: 5 minutes
Pink Sauce: 2 minutes
Preparing the Grill: 10 minutes
Grilling: 10 minutes
Assembling: 5 minutes
Total: ~45 minutes (some steps can overlap).
Notes for My People:
Big thanks to Thrifty Specialty Produce & Meats for their delicious Colombian sausage! Visit them at thriftyspecialtyproduceandmeats.com for more fresh and flavorful products.
The sofrito in the pink sauce is my Boricua touch—a nod to our seasoning that pairs perfectly with Colombian flavors.
Watch the full video on my YouTube channel where I show you every step, and don’t miss the reels featuring the grilling, toppings, and that first bite!
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