Chouriço assado

Chouriço assado is a Portuguese technique of grilling chouriço, a traditional pork sausage, over boat-shaped terracotta bowls (assador). The bottom of the vessel is filled with aguardente—a strong local spirit—which is set on fire before the sausage is placed on top and is then allowed to cook over flames until it is crisp and slightly charred. This preparation technique is common in Portuguese restaurants, and it is often prepared tableside. Apart from the chouriço, the technique can be used for grilling other types of sausages such as linguiça, farinheira, and alheira.