Spicy Brazilian Pork and Beef Sausage with Cilantro Chimichurri
Mildly spicy pork and beef sausages grilled and served with a fresh cilantro chimichurri sauce inspired by Brazilian flavors. This Brazilian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Brazilian pork and beef sausage links, fresh cilantro leaves, fresh parsley leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 links (about 1.5 lbs) Brazilian pork and beef sausage links
- 1 cup, packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup, packed fresh parsley leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat (around 375°F). Grill 6 Brazilian pork and beef sausage links for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until evenly browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: While the sausages grill, combine 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, 3 garlic cloves, 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but still slightly textured.
- Step 3: Transfer the chimichurri to a bowl and let it rest for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Step 4: Remove sausages from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with a generous spoonful of cilantro chimichurri drizzled on top.








